Quality Technician - 2nd Shift | Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a Quality Technician in Brillion, WI. You'll perform inspections, audits, testing, and measurements to ensure products and processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement and reduce risk.

Strong problem-solving and process-improvement focus is essential, with opportunities to influence product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measurement tools.
• 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; strong reporting and cross-functional communication skills.

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 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.

Skills

Measurement tools

GD&T basics

Root cause tools

MS Office & QMS

Defect detection

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

QMS systems

Job description

AriensCo is seeking a Quality Technician in Brillion, WI. You'll perform inspections, audits, testing, and measurements to ensure products and processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with production and engineering to drive continuous improvement and reduce risk.

Strong problem-solving and process-improvement focus is essential, with opportunities to influence product quality and customer satisfaction.