What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tester position at Generac Power Systems?
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Tester I 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
Minimum Requirements – Tester II
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.
Minimum Requirements – Tester III
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its 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
- Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities – 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.
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. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
