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Quality Technician - Weekend Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted May 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a quality problem that other people missed. How did you find it?

attention to detail and whether they take initiative rather than just following checklists

Tell me about a corrective action you helped put together after a defect was found. What was the root cause and how did you confirm the fix worked?

depth of problem-solving skill, from basic to advanced depending on level applied for

Describe a time you had to explain a quality issue to a supervisor or another department that didn't want to hear it.

communication skill and composure when delivering unwelcome findings

Have you trained or mentored anyone on quality procedures or metrics? Walk me through how you did it.

leadership readiness, which matters more the higher the tech level

Technical

Walk me through how you'd inspect an incoming part against a blueprint if you found a dimension out of spec. What do you do first?

whether the candidate can actually read drawings and follows a clear inspection process rather than guessing

What's your experience with gage calibration and GR&R studies? Have you run one yourself or just used gages someone else set up?

actual hands-on measurement systems experience versus surface familiarity, useful for leveling

Explain what MRB review means to you and describe a time you participated in one.

whether they understand nonconforming material handling and have real exposure to the process, not just the acronym

How familiar are you with PPAP, PFMEA, and SPC? Give me an example of using one of those on the job.

concrete knowledge of standard quality tools rather than memorized definitions

What does mistake-proofing mean to you, and can you give an example where you built or suggested one on a line?

practical understanding of poka-yoke concepts versus textbook knowledge

Situational

Say a machine operator disagrees with your call that a batch of parts needs to be rejected. What do you do?

ability to hold a quality standard under social pressure without becoming combative

If you noticed the same defect showing up on parts from three different suppliers, how would you approach figuring out whether it's a design issue, a process issue, or something else?

ability to think cross-functionally and not jump to conclusions, especially relevant for Tech II/III

You're working the weekend shift with less support staff around. A supplier delivery comes in with a paperwork mismatch on certs. What do you do before it goes onto the line?

judgment and independence given the reduced staffing typical of weekend shifts

This role means being on your feet most of a twelve-hour shift and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. How do you usually manage a long physical shift without your attention to detail slipping late in the day?

realistic self-awareness about sustaining inspection accuracy over a demanding schedule

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Schedule: Friday - Sunday 5:00AM - 5:00PM Quality Technician I: $23.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $26.00/hour Quality Technician II: $25.50/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $28.50/hour Quality Technician III: $27.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $30.00/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 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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