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Quality Technician - 2nd 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 defect that other people had missed. What did you do next?

attention to detail and whether they escalate instead of letting it slide

Describe a time you had to explain a quality issue to someone outside the quality team, like production or engineering. How did you get them on board with your finding?

communication skill and ability to influence without formal authority

Tell me about a problem you solved using a structured method, like 5 Why or fishbone, rather than just guessing at a fix.

whether their problem solving is systematic or just trial and error

Tell me about a time you trained or mentored someone on a quality process. How did you know it stuck?

leadership and training ability required at Tech II and above

Technical

Walk me through how you would inspect an incoming part against a drawing or schematic to confirm it meets spec.

whether the candidate can actually read prints and apply dimensional tolerances, not just say they can

What does a Quality Control Plan mean to you and how have you used one day to day?

real familiarity with QCP documentation versus name recognition

Have you worked with gage calibration or done a GR&R study? Walk me through one.

hands-on measurement systems knowledge, which separates Tech I from Tech II candidates

If you were asked to help write or update a PFMEA for a part with a history of failures, what would you look at first?

depth of PFMEA and risk analysis knowledge for Tech II and III level candidates

What's your experience with SPC, and can you describe a time control chart data actually changed a decision you made?

whether they use data proactively or just record it

What do you know about ISO quality systems, and how have they shown up in your actual daily work rather than just training slides?

practical grounding in ISO compliance versus textbook familiarity

Situational

Say you're on the floor and you spot a recurring nonconformance on a part that's already shipped to a few customers. What's your first move?

understanding of containment and escalation process, including NMR and MRB involvement

Imagine two operators disagree about whether a batch of parts should be scrapped or reworked. How would you handle that conversation?

ability to mediate and make a defensible quality call under disagreement

You're on second shift with less support staff around than during the day. How do you handle a quality decision when you can't immediately reach an engineer or supervisor?

independent judgment and comfort working with reduced supervision on off-shift hours

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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? 2nd Shift Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM Quality Technician I: $24.25 + $2.50 shift premium = $26.75/hour Quality Technician II: $27.25 + $2.50 shift premium = $29.75/hour ​ The Quality Technician 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. “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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