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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 Maintenance Technician I Apprentice is expected to perform emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on all production and building equipment while maintaining safety, communicating effectively, and training employees. Responsible for daily problem solving and repair of robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls related issues associated with manufacturing/facility operations.  

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 

Basic Qualifications: 

0-3 years of experience in maintaining industrial equipment. (robotics, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).   

Preferred experience on equipment and automation consistent with a metal fabrication, paint, and assembly operation.   

Willingness to take apprentice classes in specified trade skill area through a certified approved apprenticeship program (state, U.S. Gov't, college, skilled trade org, etc.). 

Preferred Job Requirements 

Additional Qualifications: 

Ability to effectively communicate 

Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Demonstrated knowledge of codes and regulations as they apply to an industrial maintenance role (OSHA, Arc Flash, LOTO, NEC, etc.) 

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.”