Machine Operator I

Generac; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is hiring for a manufacturing operator in Oshkosh, WI. The role involves safely operating and maintaining basic machinery, reading blueprints, and understanding how products impact the business.

You will participate in continuous learning, handle materials with proper lifting techniques, and work with a team in a dynamic production environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of relevant machinery experience, and the ability to pass a basic assessment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent.
• Ability to pass the basic assessment test and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.
• Continuously learn job principles, practices, and processes as changes require.
• Safely handle materials using proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.
• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.
• Report hazards and/or equipment issues to leadership.
• May provide basic training to employees as needed.
• Cross-train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed.

Skills

Basic machinery operation

Blueprint reading

Detail oriented

Team environment

Effective communication

Hand tools precision

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Tape measure (mm/in)

Dial caliper

Measuring instruments

Job description

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.
• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.
• Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.
• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.
• Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.
• May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed
• Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Major Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.
• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.
• Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.
• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.
• Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.
• May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed
• Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to pass the basic assessment test
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Work in a team environment in a professional manner
• Effectively communicate
• Utilize applicable hand tools with precision.

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints/Diagrams, tape measure by millimeters and inches, dial caliper, and any other measuring instruments as needed and complete Measurement Quality Check sheet.
• Ability to understand and execute basic standard machining procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.