Process Technician

Ariens Company; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Health Clinic

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a motivated Process Technician to drive process excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will optimize processes using lean methods and data-driven analysis to improve safety, quality, and throughput while supporting new product builds.

The role focuses on uptime, waste reduction, and productivity, with a 5-day work week of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and a background in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing projects of varying size and scope
• Proficiency with computers for communication, documentation, and data reporting; MS Office skills preferred
• Previous experience applying lean principles to support continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Safety, quality, and standard work: promote core values and wear PPE; conduct process audits; update standard work and documentation.
• Process improvement: lead daily improvements, analyze processes with time studies, support CI; identify value engineering projects and improve uptime.
• Tooling, fixtures, and equipment: identify, audit, troubleshoot tooling; submit maintenance requests; resolve operation issues.
• New products, layouts, and technology: support layouts, new tech integration, production verification builds, and system changes.
• Training and team support: train teammates on safe, continuous improvement mindset and communicate changes clearly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Planning and coordinating

PC skills / MS Office

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Job description

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.

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

AriensCo is seeking a motivated, skilled, and detail orientated Process Technician to drive process excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will focus exclusively on optimizing processes using structured problem-solving methods, lean manufacturing principles, and data-driven analysis. You will focus on improving safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput while ensuring products are built to specification and supporting successful new product builds.

Schedule & Shift

Monday - Friday (5 days x 8 hours); 7:00AM-3:00PM

Day to Day

• Safety, quality, and standard work: Live and promote the Ariens Core Values and 15 Principles; wear required personal protective equipment; conduct process audits; update standard work and support documentation; and participate in safety and ergonomics improvement activities
• Process improvement: Lead and facilitate daily improvements removing roadblocks, analyze processes using time studies and work balancing; support the continuous improvement process; identify and implement value analysis / value engineering projects; ensure uptime is monitored and improved; and recommend improvements that reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen productivity and delivery
• Tooling, fixtures, and equipment: Identify, implement, audit, and troubleshoot tooling and fixtures; submit maintenance and SAFA requests when support is needed; and help resolve operation issues that affect safety, quality, delivery, or productivity
• New products, layouts, and technology: Support new work area layouts and setups, new technology integration, Production Verification builds, Design Verification builds, and production control system changes that impact operations
• Training and team support: Train and develop team members to embrace a safe, continuous improvement mindset, communicate process changes clearly, and partner with operations personnel to sustain improvements in respective work areas

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; technical degree preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing projects of varying size and scope
• Proficiency with computers for communication, documentation, and data reporting; intermediate or advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred
• Previous experience applying lean principles to support continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with diverse teams in a manufacturing environment

Work Environment

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day, use hands to position parts, lift up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies, manipulate hand tools, and wear required personal protective equipment
• Work style: Desire for personal development and growth, willingness to collaborate as part of a team, and ability to support continuous improvement in a production environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount
• **Brillion Early Learning Center 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide
• **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
• **Brillion Campus Only Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options
• **Brillion Campus Only

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.

Location

Based in Brillion, Wis., AriensCo is a privately-owned and operated corporation focused on outdoor products that serve the needs of both consumer and professional customers.

Founded

Established in 1933, the company manufactures outdoor power equipment under the Ariens® and Gravely® brands.

Legal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: EEO is the Law EEO is the Law (Spanish) Federal Family Medical Leave Employee Polygraph Protection Act Right to Work Right to Work (Spanish)

E-Verify Participation

This Employer Participates in E-Verify