Generator Tester - 1st Shift

Major Responsibilities

• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending the level and complexity.
• Follows defined procedures and practices.
• Learns the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
• Develops 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.
• Provide 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, 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.
• Tester III: High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree, or Certification, 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Tester I & II: Ability to effectively communicate, 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.
• 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), uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures, works on assignments beyond product testing, participates in CI or NPI related initiatives, acts as a technical interface on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas, proficiently accesses information and performs transactions as needed within ERP system.