Quality Technician-1st shift

Ariens Company; Town of Brillion (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Life Insurance

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

AriensCo in Brillion, WI is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician to inspect, audit and test product and processes, ensuring design specs, customer expectations and regulatory requirements are met. You will work closely with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement and maintain traceability.

This role starts at $22/hour with a Monday-Thursday 4x10 schedule (4:30 AM–2:30 PM). Candidates must be able to read drawings, use gauges and measurement tools, and communicate findings

Qualifications

• Experience performing inspections, audits, and testing to verify quality standards.
• Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T characteristics.
• Proficient with measurement tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions (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

Skills

Measurement interpretation

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauges

GD&T basics

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.” Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us.

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.

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

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 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.

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) This Employer Participates in E-Verify