Quality Technician

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.

Pay: Starting at $20, plus $2 shift diff.

2nd shift: 3:00PM-1:30AM Mon.-Thur. with OT as needed

Location: Fayetteville, TN Plant 6

THE DAY TO DAY…

• Perform several daily Process Audits to ensure all processes are being followed per Ariens standards.
• Complete Product Audits to ensure all products are being manufactured per design intent.
• Carry out problem solving efforts, using 8D’s and A3’s daily.
• Eliminate waste in all processes using Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques.
• Execute “Floor Support” by supporting Manufacturing and removing the hurdles that negatively affect production.
• Inspect components, using an array of equipment, to print and/or CAD specifications.
• Learn Ariens standards and OPE industry standards and apply them in this role.
• Teach other employees Quality processes and methods.
• Identify and process non-conforming material.  
• Drive action based on the regular review of data and metrics.
• Reduce risk using Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) tools.
• Raise awareness by posting Quality Alerts.
• Communicate process capability using Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ensure AriensCo suppliers are compliant by verifying PPAP submissions and/or auditing their parts within incoming inspection.

THE QUALIFICATIONS…

• Quality Technician or Manufacturing Engineering Technician Certificate or Diploma from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certificate preferred.
• Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales
• Must have a strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds
• Must be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques for a given characteristic
• Must know how to measure using surface plate layouts
• Must have basic calibration knowledge
• Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and initiate resolution
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Must have knowledge of testing methods
• Must be able to identify and report nonconforming material
• Must understand traceability (product, material, and calibration)
• Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts
• Must know the basic problem-solving steps: understand the problem, determine the root cause, develop/implement solutions, and verify effectiveness

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.  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.