Senior Quality Technician - 1st Shift

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people

Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description:

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 Senior Quality Technician to support the manufacturing of Zero Turn Mowers, Snow Blowers, and other Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) by performing the following tasks:

Senior Level Specific Responsibilities

• Train fellow Quality Technicians in Floor Support and Inspection
• Create and maintain standard work and training documents for Quality tasks
• Effectively communicate and reinforce company commitment to quality improvement efforts
• Support and continuously improve a behavioral-based safety culture
• Influence teams to understand the importance of and to be effective at 6S
• Help the teams to understand quality standards, performance targets and goals in ways that align with the company’s plans and vision.
• Coach and provide feedback to achieve excellence and recognize success. Facilitate 2-way conversations that develop team members to their fullest potential.
• Influence without authority to ensure Ariens Quality standards are followed and embraced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Senior Level Required Qualifications

• Capable of training Quality Technicians in Floor Support and Inspection
• Completion of rotations in Plant 1 and Plant 3, for Inspection and Floor Support
• Completion of Ariens Advanced Quality Technician Program’s 18 credit Quality Manufacturing Certificate *
• Enrollment in Ariens Advanced Quality Technician Program until at least completing the Quality Technical Diploma OR Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• Completion of Lean Practitioner
• Completion of (10) verified 8Ds
• 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 characteristics
• 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

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
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