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Quality Technician - 1st shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a quality problem that other people had missed or walked past.

attention to detail and willingness to flag issues rather than let them slide

Describe a time you used a structured problem-solving method, like 8D or A3, to run down the root cause of a defect.

whether they use disciplined problem-solving rather than guessing at fixes

Tell me about a time you had to explain a quality issue and its countermeasure to a supervisor or cross-functional team. How did you make sure they understood it?

communication skills and ability to translate technical findings for different audiences

Tell me about a time you trained or mentored someone else on a quality process or tool.

leadership and knowledge transfer ability, which matters more as the role levels up

This role runs Monday through Thursday, 5 AM to 3:30 PM, standing and moving most of the shift with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Tell me about your experience with that kind of schedule and physical pace.

realistic fit with the physical demands and schedule of the job

Technical

Walk me through how you'd inspect an incoming part against a drawing when the schematic has tolerances called out that don't match what you're seeing on the physical part.

whether the candidate can actually read drawings and schematics and knows what to do when reality doesn't match spec

How would you set up and run a GR&R study on a gage, and what would make you decide the gage isn't good enough to trust?

real hands-on knowledge of gage repeatability and reproducibility versus textbook familiarity

What's the difference between a PFMEA and a Quality Control Plan, and how do you use one to build the other?

depth of technical knowledge expected at Quality Technician II and III levels

Have you worked with CMM programming or SPC data before? Walk me through how you'd use control chart data to decide whether a process is drifting.

technical depth around statistical process control and CMM, expected more at level II and III

Situational

Say you're on the floor and you catch a nonconforming part that's already made it into a sub-assembly. What do you do in the next thirty minutes?

understanding of containment, MRB process, and urgency under pressure

How do you approach mistake-proofing a process that's producing intermittent defects nobody can pin down?

ability to apply poka-yoke thinking to ambiguous, low-frequency problems

What do you look for in a process or product audit, and what do you do when you find a deviation the operator says has always been done that way?

audit rigor and willingness to hold the line against normalized shortcuts

How do you keep track of calibration schedules and documentation, and what happens if you find a gage that's overdue but still in use on the floor?

procedural discipline and understanding of consequences of uncontrolled measurement equipment

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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? Schedule: Monday–Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM Pay: Quality Technician I: $24.25/hour Quality Technician II: $27.25/hour Quality Technician III: $29.25/hour ​ The Quality Technician I/II/III is responsible for facilitating the parts quality process throughout the organization. In partnership with internal business units, this role ensures the precision and inspection of parts moving into the facility. This role supports Quality Management Systems, drives data collection, reporting and analysis. Partners with leaders in the daily operation of an area with responsibility to improve quality systems, processes, and performance. Responsibilities (All Levels) • Lead problem solving for quality issues. • Implement resolutions from basic to complex problems. • Implement process improvements. • Lead team adherence to Quality Control Plans and mistake proofing. • Conduct process and product audits. • Conduct standardized problem-solving and corrective actions. • Support gage/tool calibration and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R). • Participate in MRB review and corrective actions. • Adhere to company policies and state/federal regulations. Requirements Quality Technician I • Education: High School diploma or equivalent • Experience: 0–3 years in quality • Problem Solving: Basic • Leadership: Supports team communication and metrics • Technical Knowledge: Basic drawing, wiring, schematic interpretation; intermediate PC skills Quality Technician II • Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent • Experience: 3+ years in quality • Problem Solving: Moderate • Leadership: Leads team communication on quality metrics and project countermeasures; ability to train others • Technical Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Quality Control Plans, mistake proofing, NMR, ECR, SPC, ISO processes; CMM programming knowledge Quality Technician III • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred • Experience: 5+ years in quality or Certified Quality Technician preferred • Problem Solving: Advanced, including cross-functional issues • Leadership: Leads multiple teams or departments; mentors and trains others • Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of all QC tools, ISO systems, and process improvement methodologies; design audits and complex corrective actions Additional Skills (All Levels) • Maintain professional rapport with peers and support groups • Communicate issues and countermeasures to Supervisor • Perform reading, writing, and math functions • Commitment to continuous learning and quality standards Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. “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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