Quality Technician - 1st Shift at AriensCo in Brillion, WI

Quality Technician - 1st Shift Location: WI - Brillion 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: The Quality Technician provides hands-on quality support to manufacturing operations by ensuring products and processes meet design, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role performs inspections, audits, testing, and measurement activities to verify compliance, identify nonconforming material, and support corrective action and continuous improvement efforts. Working closely with production and engineering, the technician helps improve process capability, reduce risk, and maintain consistent manufacturing quality. Essential Duties and 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. Required Qualifications: Measurement & Inspection: Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measurement tools; able to select appropriate methods and perform basic conversions and calculations. Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand GD&T basics, including critical, major, and minor characteristics and Cpk. Quality Tools: Experience with root cause and corrective action tools (5-Why, Fishbone, CAPA/8D). Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred) and QMS systems. Attention to Detail: Ability to detect defects and ensure compliance to specifications. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support root cause analysis; understanding of traceability and calibration requirements. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Qualifications: Quality Technician or Manufacturing Engineering Technician Certificate; or three to six months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working Conditions: On-site in manufacturing environment with regular presence on the production floor. 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. 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.