Quality Technician

Pay: Starting at $201st Shift: 8:00AM-6:30PM Mon.-Thur. with occasional Friday'sLocation: 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 Ariens standards and OPE industry standards and apply them in this role. Teach other employees Quality processes and methods. Identify and process non-conforming 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 Co 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 Ariens CoSince 1933, the Ariens Co 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. Ariens Co 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 Kinder Care Learning Centers nationwide Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health Brillion Campus Only Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options Brillion Campus OnlyEEO Statement The concept of diversity is important to us at Ariens Co. 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. Ariens Co 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 Ariens Co 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 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.