Quality Technician - Weekend Shift

Generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Generac is hiring for Quality Technicians I, II, and III in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This role involves ensuring part quality throughout the organization and requires varying levels of experience and education. Quality Technicians are responsible for problem-solving, implementing process improvements, and conducting audits. Skills required include technical knowledge in quality control, leadership, and effective communication. Competitive hourly rates range from $23.00 to $27.00, depending on the level of technician.

Qualifications

• Quality Technician I requires basic problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.
• Quality Technician II needs moderate problem-solving skills and experience with quality metrics.
• Quality Technician III demands advanced problem-solving ability and extensive QC tool knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem solving for quality issues.
• Implement process improvements.
• Conduct audits and support gage calibration.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Schedule

Friday – Sunday 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay

Quality Technician I: $23.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $26.00/hour

Quality Technician II: $25.50/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $28.50/hour

Quality Technician III: $27.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $30.00/hour

Role Overview

The Quality Technician I/II/III 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.

Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Lead problem solving for quality issues.
• Implement resolutions from basic to complex problems.
• Implement process improvements.
• Lead team adherence to Quality Control Plans and mistake proofing.
• Conduct process and product audits.
• Conduct standardized problem‑solving and corrective actions.
• Support gage/tool calibration and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R).
• Participate in MRB review and corrective actions.Adhere to company policies and state/federal regulations.

Requirements

Quality Technician I

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 0–3 years in quality
• Problem Solving: Basic
• Leadership: Supports team communication and metrics
• Technical Knowledge: Basic drawing, wiring, schematic interpretation; intermediate PC skills

Quality Technician II

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Experience: 3+ years in qualityProblem Solving: Moderate
• Leadership: Leads team communication on quality metrics and project countermeasures; ability to train others
• Technical Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Quality Control Plans, mistake proofing, NMR, ECR, SPC, ISO processes; CMM programming knowledge

Quality Technician III

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: 5+ years in quality or Certified Quality Technician preferred
• Problem Solving: Advanced, including cross‑functional issues
• Leadership: Leads multiple teams or departments; mentors and trains others
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of all QC tools, ISO systems, and process improvement methodologies; design audits and complex corrective actions

Additional Skills (All Levels)

• Maintain professional rapport with peers and support groups
• Communicate issues and countermeasures to Supervisor