ShopFloorJobs
Ariens Company logo

Quality Technician-2nd shift

Ariens Company · Brillion, WI

Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Ariens Company (industrial) in Brillion, WI. Collect, analyze, and report quality data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, CAPA, GD&T
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $47k–$65k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 17 quality technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 17 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $47k–$65k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 61%
  • ✓ GD&T 50%
  • ✓ SPC 28%
  • ISO 9001 28%
  • Machining 28%
  • Lean 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Ariens Company

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
    • How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Ariens Company in Brillion

9 other open roles at this site.

All 10 roles at Ariens Company →
Full description from Ariens CompanyAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

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.

Show full description ↓

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

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 + $4.00 shift differential
  • •Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 2:30 PM-12:30AM

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

More Quality roles nearby