Quality Technician-1st shift

arienscompany; Town of Brillion (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a Quality Technician in Brillion, WI. You will perform inspections, audits, and measurements to ensure products and processes meet design specs, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Close collaboration with production and engineering will drive continuous improvement and risk reduction. Join a team focused on problem-solving and process optimization, with a starting pay of $22/hour and a 4x10 schedule.

Qualifications

• Interpret technical drawings and GD&T basics.
• Root cause analysis tools: 5-Why, Fishbone, CAPA/8D.
• Detect defects and ensure specifications compliance.
• Proficient with MS Office and QMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform process audits, product inspections, testing, and dimensional measurements.
• Identify, document, contain, and process nonconforming material.
• Support floor troubleshooting and resolve quality issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Collect and report quality data to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain inspection records, documentation, and traceability.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Measurement Tools

GD&T Basics

5-Why

Fishbone

CAPA/8D

MS Office

QMS Systems

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

QMS systems

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. 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:

AriensCo is looking for a Quality Technician to join our team in Brillion, WI! In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our products and manufacturing processes consistently meet design specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. You'll perform inspections, audits, testing, and measurement activities to verify quality standards, identify nonconforming materials, and support corrective actions that drive continuous improvement. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you'll help enhance process capability, reduce risk, and ensure the high level of quality our customers expect from AriensCo.

If you're passionate about problem-solving, process improvement, and making a direct impact on product quality, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: Starts at $22/hour

Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Perform process audits, product inspections, testing, and dimensional measurements
• Identify, document, contain, and process nonconforming material per procedure
• Support production floor troubleshooting and help resolve quality-related issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Perform inspections using gauges, measuring tools, prints, CAD models, and test methods
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and traceability requirements
• Support process control and risk reduction activities (e.g., SPC, audits)
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and cross-functional teams to support operational excellence

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measurement tools; able to select appropriate methods and perform basic conversions and calculations
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand GD&T basics, including critical, major, and minor characteristics and Cpk
• Experience with root cause and corrective action tools (5-Why, Fishbone, CAPA/8D)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred) and QMS systems
• Ability to detect defects and ensure compliance to specifications
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support root cause analysis; understanding of traceability and calibration requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration

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.

AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• 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