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Welder I -2nd Shift

Generac · Eagle, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You may need to flex to different products and areas. Tell me about a time you switched jobs mid-shift.

What they are checking: Whether they adapt well when the business needs them somewhere else.

Tell me about a time a weld or part you made was rejected. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they learn from rejects and own them rather than blaming the material or the print.

What would you do

The robotic welder is putting out welds that do not look right. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and raise the issue and know enough to help troubleshoot rather than letting bad parts run.

You will help train new employees on standard work. How would you teach someone a weld you know well?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain and show clearly, since Welder I still trains others.

This is second shift, 3 PM to 11 PM. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the shift long term.

About the work

Tell me about your MIG welding experience. What materials and thicknesses have you welded?

What they are checking: Whether their skill matches the fabrication work and where they would start, Welder I or above.

How is welding aluminum different from welding steel?

What they are checking: Whether they know the practical differences in cleaning, heat and technique that the posting calls for.

Walk me through how you read a blueprint before you start a weld.

What they are checking: Whether they can find weld symbols, dimensions and tolerances so the part comes out right.

How do you check your own welds for quality before passing the part on?

What they are checking: Whether they look for porosity, undercut and lack of fusion rather than leaving inspection to someone else.

What safety steps do you take before you strike an arc?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves and others from fumes, burns, fire and arc flash every time.

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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? Hours: 3pm - 11pm Pay: $21.25 an hour + 13% shift premium = $24.01 Job Description: 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 • Welder I • 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. Welder II • All Welder I responsibilities. • Intermediate MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding. • Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently. • Proficient in operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools. Welder III • All Welder I & II responsibilities • Understanding of aluminum alloys, their properties, and how they react to different welding processes. • Proficient in various aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW). • Weld complex components with MIG, TIG, and stick welding. • Operate robotic welder. Requirements • High school diploma or Certification. • Welder I • 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. • Welder II • 1 year of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test. • Working towards apprenticeship or certification • Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience. • Basic knowledge of Mig and Tig Welding Equipment. • Crane Certification. • Welder III • 2 years of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test. • Experience in root cause problem-solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) “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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