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Tester I - 1st shift

Generac · Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted May 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a defect on the line that wasn't obvious at first glance. How did you catch it?

What they are checking: whether the candidate pays attention to detail and catches issues rather than passing marginal product through

Have you done any wiring or electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing job before? Tell me about a specific problem you solved.

What they are checking: verifying the required 1+ years of hands-on troubleshooting or wiring experience is real and specific

Tell me about a time a process on the floor was inefficient and you suggested a change. What happened?

What they are checking: engagement with continuous improvement, tied to the DTZ process mentioned in the posting

Tell me about a time you had to switch tasks or move to a different department on short notice. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: flexibility to flex across departments as the role requires

What would you do

Say you're testing a unit and it fails, but the work instruction doesn't cover this exact failure mode. What do you do?

What they are checking: judgment about when to attempt a fix versus escalate to avoid going outside their authority

How do you make sure you're keeping pace with takt time while still doing the job right?

What they are checking: whether they understand production pace pressure without sacrificing quality or safety

If you noticed a coworker skipping a safety step to save time, what would you do?

What they are checking: willingness to hold the line on safety even when it creates friction with a peer

You're paired with someone new to the test station and they keep making the same mistake. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: teamwork and communication style, especially patience and clarity when training or correcting others

This role runs an early shift with mandatory Friday overtime some weeks. How do you feel about that schedule?

What they are checking: realistic commitment to attendance and the shift structure before it becomes a problem

About the work

Walk me through how you'd read a schematic to figure out why a unit failed a test.

What they are checking: basic ability to interpret wiring diagrams and connect them to real troubleshooting steps

What does a minor repair look like to you versus one you'd hand off to someone else?

What they are checking: understanding of scope boundaries and when to escalate rather than overstep

What does 5S mean to you and how have you kept a workstation to that standard?

What they are checking: familiarity with lean workplace organization standards, not just buzzword recognition

How comfortable are you logging test results and documentation on a computer during your shift?

What they are checking: basic PC literacy required for record-keeping and quality tracking

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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 - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday. Overtime Hours - Fridays - 5:30am - 1:30pm, as required. Pay Rate: $19.35/hour Job Summary: The Tester is expected to perform system tests, conform to production and quality standards, analyze failure modes, and perform minor repairs in workstation. The tester ensures all records are kept and confers with appropriate resources when issues arise. Responsibilities: • Comply with the company and site safety and quality policies, processes, and procedures • Maintain clean work environment and comply with 5S standards • Follow and complete established procedures, processes, and policies • Use standard work, programs, and work instructions to test all products, models, and/or subassemblies • Interpret schematics and drawings to properly test all products • Troubleshoot and document all product, models, and/or subassemblies appropriately to meet quality standards • Perform minor repairs per work instruction/standard work within takt time; refer major repairs to appropriate resources • Collaborate on improving processes, lead times, productivity and cost using the DTZ process • Obtain and renew safety certification as needed to properly move and/or test all products, models, and/or subassemblies • Additional duties as assigned including flexing to other departments Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and/or wiring in a manufacturing environment • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate countermeasures • Intermediate PC; knowledge • Understand testing process • Perform basic reading and math functions • Perform basic manufacturing assembly skills • Work in a team environment effectively • Model positive and professional work ethic 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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