Quality Technician

polaris; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support production and ensure products meet quality standards. You will assist in rework, calibration, traceability, and containment activities to maintain product quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to read blueprints, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must interpret quality standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Experience with quality systems, auditing methods, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with part traceability and nonconforming material control.
• Calibration management experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, process routings, BOMs and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate rework instructions to ensure standardized and compliant rework processes.
• Conduct routine rework audits to verify adherence to approved rework instructions and quality standards.
• Perform Line Side Critical Rework Audits to ensure critical rework activities are executed correctly and documented appropriately.
• Manage calibration compliance by coordinating calibration activities and monitoring calibration status of measurement and testing equipment.
• Audit and verify part traceability requirements to ensure conformance with company and customer standards.
• Support and maintain Clean Build processes to ensure product quality and containment of nonconforming material.
• Assist in managing and executing RMO activities, material sorts, and scrap review processes as required.
• Place and remove quality holds on materials and products when necessary to prevent the use or shipment of nonconforming product.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive quality improvements.
• Ensure all inspections, audits, and quality records are documented using established procedures and systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Organized

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attendance reliability

Interpret quality standards

Quality systems & auditing

Part traceability knowledge

Calibration management

Blueprints reading

Excel/Word/ERP tools

Metrology basics

Tools

AS-400

Reliance

Intranet

Job description

Quality Technician

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Department: Quality

JOB SUMMARY

Provide support to production to ensure all products shipped to customers meet or exceed quality expectations. Support manufacturing operations through quality assurance activities, rework process management, calibration compliance, traceability requirements, and containment activities to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and communicate rework instructions to ensure standardized and compliant rework processes.
• Conduct routine rework audits to verify adherence to approved rework instructions and quality standards.
• Perform Line Side Critical Rework Audits to ensure critical rework activities are executed correctly and documented appropriately.
• Manage calibration compliance by coordinating calibration activities and monitoring calibration status of measurement and testing equipment.
• Audit and verify part traceability requirements to ensure conformance with company and customer standards.
• Support and maintain Clean Build processes to ensure product quality and containment of nonconforming material.
• Assist in managing and executing RMO activities, material sorts, and scrap review processes as required.
• Place and remove quality holds on materials and products when necessary to prevent the use or shipment of nonconforming product.
• Manage and administer the automated rework approval process, ensuring timely review, approval, and documentation of rework requests.
• Support production teams by identifying quality concerns and assisting in the resolution of product and process issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive quality improvements.
• Ensure all inspections, audits, and quality records are documented using established procedures and systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process efficiency, and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision or management.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Must be organized and able to track multiple tasks and priorities to completion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent attendance and reliability record.
• Ability to interpret quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, auditing methods, and corrective action processes.
• Understanding of part traceability requirements and nonconforming material control.
• Experience with calibration management and quality documentation preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, process routings, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of basic metrology equipment including calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other business systems such as AS-400, Intranet, and Reliance.
• Willingness to participate in additional training as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office and production floor environment.
• Frequent interaction with manufacturing personnel and production equipment.
• Exposure to a typical manufacturing environment including moving equipment, industrial vehicles, and production processes.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required by production schedules.

Base Pay Range: $24.84 - $29.68

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, effo