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Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Generac · Richfield, WI

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a part that didn't meet spec. What did you do next?

attention to detail and whether they follow through on nonconformance rather than letting it slide

Tell me about a problem you solved on your own versus one where you had to pull in a supervisor. How did you know which was which?

judgment about escalation and the limits of their own authority

This role asks you to cross-train and flex into other departments as needed. Tell me about a time you had to pick up a new task quickly.

adaptability and willingness to move where the business needs coverage

Tell me about a time you suggested a change to a process or piece of equipment. Did it get adopted, and what happened?

initiative and whether their improvement ideas actually hold up in practice

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor's call on a quality issue. How did you handle it?

professionalism and communication skills when there's tension over a judgment call

Technical

Walk me through how you'd conduct a process audit on the floor. What are you actually looking for and what do you write down?

whether the candidate understands audit method versus just glancing at a line

What measuring tools have you used to check incoming parts, and how do you make sure they're calibrated before you trust a reading?

hands-on inspection competence and awareness of measurement accuracy

If you found a defect trend across a shift's worth of parts, how would you go about tracking down the root cause?

basic root cause thinking, not just spotting symptoms

Have you worked with a Quality Management System before, documenting or pulling data? What did that look like day to day?

real familiarity with QMS documentation and data entry, not just buzzword recognition

How would you explain an ECN, an engineering change notice, and what your role would be when one comes through?

whether they understand documentation control tied to product changes

Situational

Say you find a team member skipping a step in the standardized work instructions to save time. What do you do in that moment?

how they handle correcting a coworker without escalating conflict or ignoring the issue

Picture this: it's near the end of your shift and you spot a quality issue that will hold up production if reported now. What do you do?

integrity under time pressure, whether they prioritize the process over convenience

This is second shift, standing and walking most of the day with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. How do you feel about that pace and the physical demands?

honest fit with the physical and schedule requirements of the job

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The full job description

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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? Hours: 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour + $2.50 shift premium Job Summary 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 • Conducts process and product audits to ensure team members are following standardized operating procedures and adhering to all quality standards. • Implements resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems. • Exercises judgement within procedures and practices in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions. • Implements process improvements to continuously improve quality. • Cross trains in multiple departments or stations and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity. • Assists with NPI/ECN changes and other duties as assigned by Quality Supervisor or Manager. • Suggests and implements improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (GED)   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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