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Welder I - 2nd Shift

Generac · Eagle, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to read a blueprint or engineering drawing that was confusing. What did you do?

ability to interpret technical drawings independently and know when to ask for help

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

flexibility to flex across products as the posting requires

Tell me about a time a weld came out wrong. How did you catch it and what did you do next?

quality awareness and willingness to own and fix mistakes

Describe a time you had to follow a written work instruction or standard procedure exactly, even if you thought there was a faster way.

discipline to follow established processes rather than improvise

What does a good day working on a team on the shop floor look like to you?

fit for a team-based production environment with rotating tasks

Technical

Walk me through your experience with MIG welding. What kind of materials and thicknesses have you worked with?

whether basic welding fundamentals match what the role actually requires

Have you ever worked with a robotic welder, even just assisting one? What was that like?

exposure to automated equipment since Welder I assists with robotic welding

What safety rules do you consider non-negotiable on a welding floor, and why?

internalized safety knowledge versus rote compliance

Have you done any TIG or stick welding, or worked with aluminum? Tell me what that experience looked like.

where the candidate actually sits on the Welder I through III skill ladder

Have you ever used a root cause tool like 5 Why or 8D, even informally, to figure out why something kept going wrong?

problem-solving maturity relevant to Welder III level

Situational

Second shift means less supervision around at times. How do you keep yourself on track and safe when things get quiet?

self-management and safety discipline without close oversight

If a new hire is struggling to hold a consistent bead, how would you go about teaching them?

ability to train others clearly, since the role expects mentoring newer employees

If your machine started producing inconsistent welds partway through a shift, what would you check first?

basic troubleshooting instinct and equipment knowledge

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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 (M-F) Pay: $21.25 an hour + 13% shift premium 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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