Quality Technician 1
AriensCo
Quality Technician 1
AriensCo
Multi-brand outdoor power equipment manufacturer
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.
AriensCo is looking for a Quality Technician to join our team in Brillion, WI! In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our products and manufacturing processes consistently meet design specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. You'll perform inspections, audits, testing, and measurement activities to verify quality standards, identify nonconforming materials, and support corrective actions that drive continuous improvement. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you'll help enhance process capability, reduce risk, and ensure the high level of quality our customers expect from AriensCo.
If you're passionate about problem-solving, process improvement, and making a direct impact on product quality, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: Starts at $22/hour
Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM
THE DAY TO DAY...
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
THE QUALIFICATIONS...
Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measurement tools; able to select appropriate methods and perform basic conversions and calculations
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; understanding of traceability and calibration requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration
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. 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
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.
AriensCo is a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment that builds machines for both homeowners and professionals under multiple brands. Its Ariens brand makes lawn and garden equipment and Sno-Thro snow throwers sold through independent dealers and retailers such as ACE Hardware, Lowe's, and Menards, while Gravely supplies commercial-duty zero-turn, stand-on, and walk-behind mowers and utility vehicles through an exclusive dealer network. The portfolio also includes Germany-based AS-Motor for professional mulching mowers, Henry's Parts & Equipment for aftermarket parts, and the RapidCare dealer-support division. What sets AriensCo apart is its family ownership since 1933, more than 1,700 employees, and products spanning residential and commercial markets in North America and Europe. The goal is to deliver durable outdoor power equipment through its brands and dealer network.
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