Sr. Quality Technician-1st shift
Ariens Company
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Job summary
AriensCo is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to join our Brillion, WI team. You’ll provide advanced quality support across manufacturing operations, lead audits and CAPA, and drive continuous improvement with Lean tools.
You’ll mentor technicians and collaborate with engineering to strengthen process capability and reduce risk. The role emphasizes solving complex quality challenges, maintaining records, and supporting supplier quality while ensuring compliance with design and regulatory
Qualifications
- Experience with precision measurement tools and GD&T in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong blueprint reading and interpretation of CAD models.
- Familiarity with quality systems and problem solving (PPAP, PFMEA, SPC).
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for quality trends.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Perform audits, inspections, testing, and measurements per specs.
- Troubleshoot quality issues and support safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Collect and communicate quality data to drive improvement and reduce risk.
- Mentor technicians and cross-functional teams on quality standards.
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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.
AriensCo is looking for a Senior Quality Technician to join our team in Brillion, WI! In this impactful role, you’ll provide advanced quality support to manufacturing operations, helping ensure our products and processes consistently meet quality standards while driving continuous improvement across the organization. You’ll play a key role in audits, inspections, root cause analysis, corrective actions, standard work development, and coaching Quality Technicians. You’ll collaborate closely with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams to improve process capability, reduce risk, solve complex quality challenges, and strengthen overall operational performance. If you’re passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leading others to achieve excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at AriensCo!
Starts at $24/hour
Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM
Support manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with design, customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements
Perform audits, inspections, testing, and measurement activities using prints, CAD models, specifications, and precision measurement equipment
Provide floor support by troubleshooting quality issues, removing barriers, and supporting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
Identify, contain, document, and disposition nonconforming material per established procedures
Lead or support root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and continuous improvement initiatives using quality and Lean tools
Collect, analyze, and communicate quality data, trends, and process metrics to drive improvement and reduce risk
Apply quality tools including SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, process audits, and PPAP to improve process capability
Support supplier quality, incoming inspection, customer concerns, and issue resolution as needed
Maintain inspection records, calibration traceability, standard work, training materials, and quality documentation
Mentor technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams on quality standards, inspection methods, and problem-solving tools
Serve as a technical quality resource and escalation point for production, leadership, suppliers, and customers
Support continuous improvement of quality systems, process controls, and operational best practices
Quality Manufacturing Certificate or Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools, blueprint reading, GD&T, CAD models, and manufacturing quality principles
Experience with quality systems and problem-solving methodologies, including SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis, with the ability to identify trends and support data-driven decisions
Understanding of traceability, calibration systems, nonconforming material processes, and quality and safety compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and quality best practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience training, mentoring, and supporting cross-functional teams
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
- 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
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.
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.
- 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
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