Generator Tester - 1st Shift

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking testers at levels I–III in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include conducting system tests, diagnosing malfunctions, and coordinating with engineering and QA to ensure product quality. The role requires basic mechanical assembly ability and strong teamwork.

Tester I–III positions offer starting pay per hour with increasing responsibility and pay up to the III level. This on-site role supports production and maintenance activities within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or certification with 2–6 years of experience or equivalent is favored.
• Ability to read/interpret procedures and perform basic math.
• Experience with basic mechanical assembly and product testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform system tests per production and quality standards.
• Analyze malfunctions and perform repairs or refer for test/repair.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with engineering and QA.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Basic PC skills

Mechanical assembly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or Certification

Tools

SAP or ERP system

Oracle / JD Edwards / Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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:

1st Shift Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3:30PM

Pay:

Tester I - $23.25/hour

Tester II - $26.75/hour

Tester III - $29.25/hour

The Tester is expected to perform system tests conform to production and quality standards, analyze malfunction and perform repairs, adjustments or alterations as required, or refer for additional test/repair, ensure records are kept, confer with engineering, design and quality assurance.

Major Responsibilities:

• May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending the level and complexity. Follows defined procedures and practices.

• Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline. Developing the business knowledge required of the full job.

• Safely and proficiently perform maintenance related activities of equipment, buildings and grounds.

• Assists with Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns.

• Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

• Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required. Attend training to learn techniques for maintenance of new and existing equipment.

• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function

• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.

• Assists with rigging, lifting and relocating a variety of complex, heavy machines, equipment and components

• Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Tester I

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 0-2 years of experience

Tester II

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.

Tester III

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Tester I & II

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

• Ability to identify problems

• Basic PC knowledge

• Basic knowledge of product testing and generator assembly.

• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

• Ability to perform basic mechanical assembly skills

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

• Models positive and professional work ethics.

• Uses test procedures, test programs and written instructions to test product and / or subassemblies

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

Tester III

• Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

• Ensure proper preventative maintenance in place for test equipment; provide suggestions on changes to PM schedules

• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

• Work on assignments beyond product testing, participating in CI or NPI related initiatives.

• Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures.

• Act as a technical interface on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas.

• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.

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.