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At Ariens Company we understand that Passionate Employees + Astounded Customers = SUCCESS! We offer a fast-paced, casual environment with a strong sense of community. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to make an impact and be recognized for it. At Ariens you’re not just an employee, you're family!
We are currently recruiting for a motivated and passionate Senior Quality Technician to support the manufacturing of Zero Turn Mowers, Snow Blowers, and other Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) by performing the following tasks:
Senior Level Specific Responsibilities
Train fellow Quality Technicians in Floor Support and Inspection
Create and maintain standard work and training documents for Quality tasks
Effectively communicate and reinforce company commitment to quality improvement efforts
Support and continuously improve a behavioral-based safety culture
Influence teams to understand the importance of and to be effective at 6S
Help the teams to understand quality standards, performance targets and goals in ways that align with the company’s plans and vision.
Coach and provide feedback to achieve excellence and recognize success. Facilitate 2-way conversations that develop team members to their fullest potential.
Influence without authority to ensure Ariens Quality standards are followed and embraced.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 Ariens 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 Ariens suppliers are compliant by verifying PPAP submissions and/or auditing their parts within incoming inspection
Senior Level Required Qualifications
Capable of training Quality Technicians in Floor Support and Inspection
Completion of rotations in Plant 1 and Plant 3, for Inspection and Floor Support
Completion of Ariens Advanced Quality Technician Program’s 18 credit Quality Manufacturing Certificate *
Enrollment in Ariens Advanced Quality Technician Program until at least completing the Quality Technical Diploma OR Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Completion of Lean Practitioner
Completion of (10) verified 8Ds
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 characteristics
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
Preferred 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
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certificate
About AriensCoSince 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:
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.