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Canter Power Systems

Founded in 1948, Canter Power Systems is the largest residential backup generator installer in the United States. We specialize in Generac generators and provide end-to-end solutions including sales, installation, maintenance, and repair. As a Generac Prestige Dealer, we’ve earned the highest level of recognition for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction—helping ensure our customers stay safe, comfortable, and powered during outages.

We’re on a mission to make homes smarter and more resilient, and we’re looking for skilled technicians to join us on that journey.

The Generator Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing residential generator systems. This role involves hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and travel to job sites, including occasional overnight stays and participation in emergency response during major power outage events.

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on air-cooled and liquid-cooled generator systems with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and repair automatic transfer switches
• Repair or replace generator accessories, including Smart Modules, remote monitors, and surge protection devices
• Respond to urgent service requests and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Support generator installation efforts as needed during high-demand or outage situations
• Travel daily to customer locations, with occasional overnight travel during large outage events

• Strong ability to diagnose and repair systems using training materials, drawings, line drafts, and schematics
• Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical drawings and schematics
• Working knowledge of engines, including the ability to diagnose issues, explain repairs, and prepare estimates when required
• Highly organized and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
• Ability to work and drive safely in a variety of conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts
• Professional development and training opportunities

• Minimum of 2 years of related technical experience.
• Experience with air-cooled and liquid-cooled generators preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check

Compensation details: 20-30 Hourly Wage

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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 Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This position develops and improves manufacturing processes and product quality by studying product and manufacturing methods, identifying areas of improvement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations.
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Implement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
• Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
• Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
• Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
• Diverse skills and experience leading projects;
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results;
• Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Engineering experience.

To formally apply to this position click here: You will not be considered an applicant until you complete online application.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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.

We are looking for a motivated Production Supervisor to join our Berlin team! This full-time position is on-site and reports to the Senior Value Stream Manager.

The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie. vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
• Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success. Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

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.

To officially apply for this role, please visit our careers page: “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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.

As a Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to use your digital toolset to solve some of Generac’s most complex manufacturing problems. You will be challenged to build innovative solutions that will free our manufacturing sites to focus on what they do best, while leading projects and mentoring others. This role is a member of our corporate Advanced Manufacturing team and is a key contributor in our digitalization effort.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tulip app building with MES as key area of focus
• Integration of Tulip with enterprise solutions: SAP, CMMS. Etc.
• Design, implement, and maintain analytics and dashboards in Power BI and Tulip Analytics.
• Evaluate new solutions and support lab testing with onsite proof of concept activities.
• Support end of line test cell enhancements.
• On-call rotation for after hours support of applications deployed by Advanced Manufacturing team.
• Responsible for managing assigned project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure manufacturing data accuracy from responsible systems.
• Regularly conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions with operations team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or Industrial Technology
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience supporting operations technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing technical projects; including requirements, budgets, timelines, and changes.
• Proven track record of utilizing technology to drive manufacturing improvements.
• Ability to lead workshops with sites and key stakeholders to understand and document complex manufacturing requirements.
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing systems; specifically, MES. Includes others such as QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, and computer vision.
• Expertise with common OT programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C# and/or others
• Experience working with SQL databases, writing complex queries, stored procs, functions, and triggers.
• Experience in OT integration technologies and standards including OPC and/or MQTT.
• Experience design and developing cloud-based data analytics and reports.
• Experience working with OPC servers and data tags.
• Experience integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions using REST API and similar.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

To formally apply to this position click here: You will not be considered an applicant until you complete online application.

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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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.

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the team at our new manufacturing facility in Sussex, WI!

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preventative maintenance, property, plant, and equipment. This role ensues the infrastructure provides a safe workplace environment, delivering efficient services, and high customer service levels. Success in this role is defined by optimizing preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health, safety, and capital expenditure. This will be measured by the ability to optimize growth efficiencies – synergies, scale and scope.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Senior machine operator of all equipment in maintenance shop.
• Repair or replace in-process production equipment, in response to requests.
• Welding and fabrication of machines, guarding, structures and holding mechanisms.
• Develop machine design.
• Recommend incorporation of new technology for company application where feasible and practical.
• Develop, Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Collaborate with outside contractors for servicing/repair of all maintenance shop machines that are on a scheduled PM program.
• Manage all consumables needed for maintenance shop use.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of team.
• Develop written programs/procedures for maintenance shop activities.
• Select, coach and develop staff. Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manage performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• 2 years of maintenance experience in an operational environment
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Formal leadership or team development training.
• Experience in Lean or Demand Flow principles.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Accountability – Demonstrated skill in Drive for Results, Action Oriented, and Perseverance.
• Transparent Communication – Demonstrated skill in Written Communications and Presentation Skills.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize - Demonstrated skill in Motivating Others, Negotiation, Building Effective Teams, and Managing Vision and Purpose.
• Conflict Management & Resolution – Demonstrated skill in Conflict Management, Managerial Courage, Standing Alone, Confronting Direct Reports, and Command Skills.
• Giving Feedback – Demonstrated skill in Developing Direct Reports, Delegation, Directing Others, and Informing.
• Change Management – Demonstrated skill in Process Management, Managing Through Systems, Lean/Re-Engineering, Sizing Up People, Hiring and Staffing.
• Demonstrated skills to understand mechanical and electrical principles, machine functionality, drawings and schematics.
• Relationship Building & Trust – Demonstrated skill in Approachability, Interpersonal Savvy, Caring about Direct Reports, Compassion, Fairness to Direct Reports, Listening and Ethics & Values.

To officially apply for this role, please visit our Careers Page: 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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.

To be considered, please officially apply on our Careers Page: “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”