Seasonal Test Mechanic

At Ariens Co, 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.

Ariens Co is excited to offer an adventurous opportunity for passionate outdoor enthusiasts who thrives in the winter wonderland! Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of snow equipment, where you will play a pivotal role in operating cutting‑edge machines to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance in the picturesque snowy landscapes of Hancock and Calumet, MI.

Hiring Full‑Time and Part‑Time employees;
Flexible hours

Operations will run Monday
- Saturday 6am-10pm

Position is seasonal and will begin mid‑December

• Safe operation of multiple styles of snow blowing machines and tools. Ensure team is wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes and gloves (as necessary)).
• Test Plan Execution - Executes the Test Requests (TRs) as requested by the requestor, providing feedback and suggestions for how to complete the test the best way.
• Performs Inspections - Provides details inspection reports back to the requestor and project team, per test plan provided. Suggests inspection improvements to the team.
• Product Improvement - Provides ideas and suggestions for product improvements for the team during design reviews, test report outs, and issue resolution efforts.
• Test Incident Reports (TIRs) - Documents issues identified during the testing, to report actual failures as well as design improvement ideas, supplemented with pictures, video, and data to support. Works with requestor or Test Engineer to quickly resolve issues to get back on test.
• Services and Maintains Units - Services the test units per the manuals and any special requests. Maintains the inventory of service parts needed to support the test plan duration and units.
• Product Updates - Works with NPD teams to update test units as necessary per design changes as they are available.
• Data Acquisition - Works with Test Engineer to collect the data from the test units, by recording and downloading to provide for analysis.
• Test Reporting - Provide detailed reports per the Test Request (TR) back to the requestor, to include clear results, observations, as well as recommendations.
• Instrumentation - Assists with getting units ready for test, which may include GPS, hour meters, lighting, safety equipment, and other sensors as required.
• Safety - Provides feedback to Test Engineer regarding any safety related concerns. Verifies safe operation of machine after any instrumentation is added.
• Documents test procedures - Works with Test Engineer to develop and document standard work test procedures.
• Test Setup - For non‑standard tests, works with Test Engineer to develop new test setups and innovative ways to test components, subsystems, and machines.
• Continuous Improvement - Drives 5S within the shop, participate in Kaizen events, assists with the implementation of identified opportunities for improvement. Also identifies process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of outdoor power equipment operation and use.
• Capable of performing basic troubleshooting and…