Quality Technician

Polaris Inc.; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support production and ensure all products meet quality expectations. The role covers rework management, calibration compliance, traceability, and containment to maintain quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include creating rework instructions, conducting audits, managing calibration status, and collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and rework processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and quality documents.
• Strong documentation and audit skills.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Reliability

Quality systems knowledge

Tools

AS-400

Excel

Reliance

Intranet

Word

Job description

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.

QUALITY TECHNICIAN DEPARTMENT:

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

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.

Benefits

• 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, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers