Quality Technician - 1st Shift

At Ariens Company we understand that Passionate Employees + Astounded Customers = SUCCESS! We offer a fast-paced, casual environment with a strong sense of community. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to make an impact and be recognized for it. At Ariens you’re not just an employee, you're family!

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and passionate Quality Technician to control processes and inspect products to ensure compliance with specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the manufacturing of Zero Turn Mowers, Snow Blowers, and other Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) by performing the following tasks:

• Perform several daily Process Audits to ensure all processes are being followed per Ariens standards
• Complete Product Audits to ensure all products are being manufactured per design intent
• Carry Out problem solving efforts, using 8D’s and A3’s daily
• Eliminate waste in all processes using Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques
• Execute “Floor Support” by supporting Manufacturing and removing the hurdles that negatively affect production
• Inspect components, using an array of equipment, to print and/or CAD specifications
• Learn Ariens standards and OPE industry standards and apply them in this role
• Teach other Ariens employees Quality processes and methods
• Identify and process non-conforming material
• Drive action based on the regular review of data and metrics
• Reduce risk using Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) tools
• Raise awareness by posting Quality Alerts
• Communicate process capability using Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Ensure Ariens suppliers are compliant by verifying PPAP submissions and/or auditing their parts within incoming inspection

Required Qualifications

• Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales
• Must have a strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds
• Must be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques for a given characteristic
• Must know how to measure using surface plate layouts
• Must have basic calibration knowledge
• Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and initiate resolution
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Must have knowledge of testing methods
• Must be able to identify and report nonconforming material
• Must understand traceability (product, material, and calibration)
• Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts
• Must know the basic problem-solving steps: understand the problem, determine the root cause, develop/implement solutions, and verify effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality Technician or Manufacturing Engineering Technician Certificate or Diploma from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certificate

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• Bonus Programs
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plan
• Voluntary wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discount membership program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Cross-training and job rotation opportunities
• Career paths
• Ongoing development through the Ariens Academy
• Kaizen Events - continuous improvement
• Ability to win products
• Daycare facility in Brillion, WI

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.