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Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Jun 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to perform lockout tagout on a piece of equipment that wasn't straightforward, maybe multiple energy sources or a non-standard setup.

actual hands-on safety discipline, not just familiarity with the term LOTO

Tell me about a preventative maintenance program you've worked within. Did you ever help build or revise a PM, and what made you think it needed to change?

whether they engage with PM systems proactively or just execute checklists

Describe a time you had to call a vendor to source a part or get support on a piece of equipment. How did you make sure you got what you actually needed?

communication skill and technical precision when dealing with outside parties

What does a 5S program mean to you in practice, and can you give an example of how you kept your work area or shop to that standard?

whether 5S is a real habit or just a term they've heard

Have you ever had to train or walk a less experienced technician through a repair? How did you approach that so they actually learned it instead of just watching you?

mentoring ability and communication skill for candidates aiming at higher levels

Technical

Walk me through the last time a production line went down and you had to figure out whether it was mechanical, electrical, or a PLC fault. How did you narrow it down?

whether the candidate has a real troubleshooting method versus guessing or swapping parts randomly

Can you read a blueprint or building schematic well enough to trace a wiring path or a piping run without someone walking you through it? Tell me about a job where you had to do that.

real fluency with drawings versus claimed familiarity

How do you go about diagnosing a PLC-controlled machine that's throwing an intermittent fault, one that doesn't happen every cycle?

depth of PLC troubleshooting experience with hard-to-reproduce problems, a common real-world headache

Tell me about a repair job that required you to fabricate or weld a part or a guard rather than just bolt something back together.

hands-on fabrication and welding capability, relevant mainly for more senior candidates but revealing at any level

What's your experience with Arc Flash requirements and NEC code on the job, and can you give me a specific example where that knowledge changed how you approached a task?

genuine working knowledge of electrical safety codes versus memorized terminology

Situational

It's Saturday at 6am, you're the only tech on site, and a line goes down with no engineer or supervisor around to call. What do you actually do first?

how the candidate handles the isolation of weekend shift and whether they escalate appropriately versus improvising unsafely

If you had three work orders due today, one urgent breakdown, one PM that's overdue, and one facility repair a supervisor asked about, how do you decide what to do first?

prioritization judgment under real competing demands, especially with light supervision on weekends

This role runs Friday through Sunday, 5am to 5pm, with a smaller crew than weekdays. What makes you confident you'll do well working with less backup around?

honest self-assessment about independence and fit with a reduced-support schedule

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Shift Hours: Friday - Sunday 5:00AM - 5:00PM Hourly Pay Maintenance Technician II: $31.05 + $3.00 shift premium = $34.05/hour Maintenance Technician II: $35.25 + $3.00 shift premium = $38.25/hour Responsibilities Maintenance Technician I • Support and service of production lines within the facility. • Perform preventative maintenance of production line equipment. • Seasonal external facility maintenance. • Waste management and simple routine facility maintenance. • Identifying parts and materials needed to perform duties. • Maintenance of 5S program. • Maintaining compliance with training programs. • Other duties as assigned.      Maintenance Technician II • All Maintenance Technician I responsibilities. • Email and phone conversations with vendors. • Maintenance and system entry of PM’s and work orders. • Gather information and assist in creation of new PMs. • Mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repair. • Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and building schematics. • Replacement of broken or outdated building facility. Maintenance Technician III – Journeyman • All Maintenance Technician I & II responsibilities. • Build manufacturing lines and cells to support production needs. • Advanced mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repair. • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of production line equipment. • Coordinate resources for projects with external vendors. • Create and implement timelines for work completion. • Provide technical support to project managers and engineers as needed. • Assist with relocating complex machines, equipment and components. • Train technicians how to trouble shoot and repair mechanical, electrical and PLC equipment. Requirements Maintenance Technician II • Maintenance Technician I requirements. • 3-5 years of experience maintaining industrial equipment, automation or product repair. Maintenance Technician III • Maintenance Technician I & II requirements. • 7-10 years of experience with equipment and automation consistent with automation, robotics, metal fabrication, paint or assembly operations. Skills & Abilities Maintenance Technician I • Ability to effectively communicate across departments. • Ability to identify problems and implement solutions. • Ability to safely and proficiently perform maintenance and related activities of equipment, building, and grounds.   • Ability to prioritize daily and weekly work assignments as needed. • Demonstrated knowledge in OSHA, Arc Flash, LOTO and NEC. • PIV training and certification. • Airial lift training and certification. • Knowledge of basic PC functions including Windows knowledge. Maintenance Technician II • Maintenance Technician I knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Ability to work off of drawings, sketches, and blueprints. • Initiative to learn how to assist, diagnose and repair equipment. • Ability to acquire and maintain certifications for operation of service equipment. Maintenance Technician III - Journeyman • Maintenance Technician I & II knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex issues. • Ability to lead in the designing, fabricating and welding of mechanical structures, guards and equipment. • Advanced knowledge of codes and regulations as they apply to an industrial maintenance role. • Ability and knowledge needed to mentor and train apprentices and/or maintenance technicians.    • Advanced knowledge of PLC hardware and programming systems. • Ability to maintain and troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment. • Ability to manage projects related to repairs and maintenance using both internal and external resources. • Advanced welding experience. • Knowledge of robotics and automation. • Ability to partner with Engineering and other departments as SME. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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