Generator Tester - 1st Shift at Generac Power Systems Inc — Beaver Dam, WI

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Hours:

1st Shift Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3:30PM

Pay

Tester I - $22.00/hour

Tester II - $25.00/hour

Tester III - $27.50/hour

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

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

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.
• Act as a technical interface on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas.
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.