Generator Tester - 2nd Shift at Generac in Beaver Dam, WI -

Summary: Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. The Generator Tester is responsible for performing system tests, analyzing malfunctions, and ensuring quality standards are met while assisting with repairs and maintenance of equipment. 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 Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent - 0-2 years of experience for Tester I - Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent for Tester II - Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent for Tester III - 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 - Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) for Tester III - Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work for Tester III - Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) for Tester III Required Skills: Product testing, Mechanical assembly, Basic PC knowledge, Root cause problem solving, SAP, ERP systems, Preventative maintenance, Continuous improvement, New product introduction, Test procedure development, Training others