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Welder I - 1st Shift

Generac · Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Apr 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to switch between different products or work areas in the same day or week.

What they are checking: comfort flexing across product lines, since the job explicitly requires that

Describe a time you noticed a weld or part that didn't meet spec. What did you do?

What they are checking: quality mindset and willingness to flag problems rather than pass them along

Tell me about a time you had to teach or show a coworker how to do something on the floor.

What they are checking: readiness to train new hires or coworkers learning a new area, as the posting requires

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a process or work instruction you were given. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: whether they follow established procedure even when they have their own opinion

Describe a time you had to keep working carefully on a repetitive task for a long stretch without losing quality.

What they are checking: stamina and attention to detail on a production floor with standing, lifting, and repetitive motion

What would you do

Suppose your supervisor asks you to move from a job you're comfortable with to a different weld cell you've never run, with little notice. What do you do?

What they are checking: adaptability and attitude toward the flex-across-areas expectation

This job runs 5:30am to 3:30pm four days a week with required overtime at times. How does that fit with your life right now?

What they are checking: realistic commitment to the shift schedule and overtime demands

If you're welding and the piece in front of you doesn't quite match what the blueprint calls for, what do you do before you make the next weld?

What they are checking: judgment about stopping to verify versus pushing through to keep pace

About the work

Walk me through your MIG welding experience. What materials and joint types have you worked with most?

What they are checking: whether their hands-on background matches basic MIG requirements before the internal weld test

Have you done any TIG or aluminum welding? Tell me about that work.

What they are checking: depth of skill beyond MIG since the role rotates across MIG, TIG, and aluminum

If I handed you a blueprint right now, what are the first things you'd look for to know how to weld that part?

What they are checking: ability to actually read engineering drawings and weld symbols, not just claim they can

Have you ever worked alongside a robotic welder or automated equipment? What was your role compared to the machine's?

What they are checking: exposure to the robotic welding assist duty listed in responsibilities

What safety practices do you follow automatically when you sit down at a welding station?

What they are checking: internalized safety habits versus rehearsed textbook answers

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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. Shift Hours - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday. Overtime Hours - as required. Pay Rate: $23.35/hours Job Summary: Welders are expected to perform Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform Mig welding, Aluminum welding, TIG Welding, electric or robotic welding in the fabrication of parts, to be used in the assembly of product lines to create a high-quality finished product. Components may be standardized or customized as to design and function. Responsibilities: • Comply with the company/site safety rules. • Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function. • Flex across different products and areas to support business needs. • Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work. • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. • Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately execute welding tasks. • Assist with robotic welder. • Additional duties as assigned. Requirements: • High school diploma or Certification. • Internal written and physical weld test. • An understanding of welding fundamentals. • Basic welding experience and/or training. • Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment. • Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment. 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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