Generator Tester - Weekend Shift

generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Beaver Dam, WI is seeking Tester I–III for weekend shifts (Fri–Sun, 5 AM–5 PM). You will test equipment, analyze issues, perform repairs or coordinate further testing, and keep detailed records. Collaboration with engineering and QA ensures compliance with quality standards.

Pay ranges from $23.25/hour for Tester I plus $3.00 shift premium to $32.25/hour for Tester III. Requires a high school diploma; higher levels may require additional education or certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Tester II/III may require additional certification or degree.
• Experience levels vary by Tester I, II, III as described in job posting.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform system tests per production and quality standards and record results.
• Analyze malfunctions and perform repairs or refer for further testing.
• Maintain test records and liaise with engineering, design and QA.
• Safely operate test equipment and assist in improvements to safety and quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Basic mechanical assembly

Reading/writing/math basics

Ability to learn procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or certification (for higher levels)

Tools

SAP

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:

Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday 5AM - 5PM

Pay:

Tester I - $23.25/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $26.25/hr

Tester II - $26.75/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $29.75/hr

Tester III - $29.25/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $32.25/hr

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.
• Actasatechnicalinterfaceonproducttest,quality,andprocessissueswithotherareas.
• ProficientlyaccessinformationandperformtransactionsasneededwithinERPsystem.

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