Quality Technician: Precision QC & Lean Improvements

polaris; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Paid volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in California to ensure manufactured products meet requirements. You will perform inspections using precision tools, record data, and communicate non-conformances to ensure quality before reaching customers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–2 years of manufacturing or inspection experience, with familiarity in blueprint reading and basic math. The role supports Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience or related experience.
• Inspection training and/or experience preferred.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Applies basic inspection skills and procedures.
• Familiar with inspection tooling (micrometers, calipers, thread gauges).
• Engineering drawing (blueprint) reading skills.
• Basic math with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• PC skills to document data.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized quality control tests/inspection on products, materials, and components.
• Ensures compliance with internal/external quality standards.
• Records data and compares to standards.
• Communicate and document non-conformances.
• Resolves routine questions and refers complex issues onward.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Takes on new activities and special assignments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread gauges

Blueprint reading

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in California to ensure manufactured products meet requirements. You will perform inspections using precision tools, record data, and communicate non-conformances to ensure quality before reaching customers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–2 years of manufacturing or inspection experience, with familiarity in blueprint reading and basic math. The role supports Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced