Quality Technician, 1st Shift - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Generac Power Systems; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Sussex, WI seeks Quality Technician I–III to ensure parts quality and support quality systems. The role collaborates with internal teams to inspect parts and drive improvements, aligning with ISO QMS and PPAP standards.

You will participate in audits, data collection, and corrective actions to maintain high-quality production. This is a first-shift position with a clear path for skill growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 3+ years quality experience for II/III.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Proficiency in PPAP, PFMEA, SPC and ISO QMS.

Responsibilities

• Leads problem solving resulting in effective countermeasures to quality issues.
• Implements resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems and selects methods for solutions.
• Implements process improvements to continuously improve quality.
• Leads team in adherence to Quality Control Plans and mistake proofing.
• Conducts process and product audits to ensure standardized procedures and quality standards.
• Supports GR&R, gage calibration, and quality system compliance.
• Participates in MRB reviews and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Reading and writing

Math skills

Schematic interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

3+ years quality experience

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

NMR

ECR

ISO QMS

CMM programming

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?

**$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

1st Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Pay Rates:

• Quality Technician I: $21.25/hour
• Quality Technician II: $22.75/hour
• Quality Technician III: $23.75/hour

The Quality Technician is responsible for facilitating the parts quality process throughout the organization. In partnership with internal business units, this role ensures the precision and inspection of parts moving into the facility. This role supports Quality Management Systems, drives data collection, reporting and analysis. Partners with leaders in the daily operation of an area with responsibility to improve quality systems, processes, and performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Leads problem solving resulting in effective countermeasures to quality issues
• Implements resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems. Exercises judgment within procedures and practices in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions
• Implements process improvements to continuously improve quality
• Leads team in adherence and improvement to Quality Control Plans and mistake proofing
• Conducts process and product audits to ensure team members are following standardized operating procedures and adhering to all quality standards
• Able to conduct standardized problem-solving process and implement corrective actions to resolve design, supplier, or production quality issues
• Supports facility in gage/tool calibration and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Adheres to all company policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in MRB review and corrective actions

Basic Qualifications:

Quality Technician I

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years of quality experience

Quality Technician II & III

• Associates degree or 3+ years of quality experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Has the ability to maintain a professional rapport with support groups and peers while achieving results
• Leads communication to team members reviewing achievement to quality metrics and progress of countermeasures/projects
• Supports communication to Supervisor of issues impacting quality with appropriate countermeasures.
• Ability to perform reading, writing, and math functions
• Basic drawing, wiring, and schematic interpretation skills.
• Intermediate PC knowledge.
• Intermediate knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Quality Control Plans, mistake proofing, Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and ISO Quality System processes.
• Knowledge in CMM programing and processes – Quality Technician II & III
• Ability to train others – Quality Technician II & III

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality Technician I – Associates degree and/or Certified Quality Technician preferred.
• Quality Technician II & III- Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or Certified Quality Technician

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

“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.”