Process Technician

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.

Job Description:

Ariens Co is seeking a motivated, skilled, and detail orientated Process Technician to drive process excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will focus exclusively on optimizing processes using structured problem-solving methods, lean manufacturing principles, and data-driven analysis. You will focus on improving safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput while ensuring products are built to specification and supporting successful new product builds.

Schedule &

Shift: Monday - Friday (5 days x 8 hours); 7:00AM-3:00

PMTHE DAY TO DAY:

Safety, quality, and standard work:
Live and promote the Ariens Core Values and 15 Principles; wear required personal protective equipment; conduct process audits; update standard work and support documentation; and participate in safety and ergonomics improvement activities

Process improvement:
Lead and facilitate daily improvements removing roadblocks, analyze processes using time studies and work balancing; support the continuous improvement process; identify and implement value analysis / value engineering projects; ensure uptime is monitored and improved; and recommend improvements that reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen productivity and delivery

Tooling, fixtures, and equipment:
Identify, implement, audit, and troubleshoot tooling and fixtures; submit maintenance and SAFA requests when support is needed; and help resolve operation issues that affect safety, quality, delivery, or productivity

New products, layouts, and technology:
Support new work area layouts and setups, new technology integration, Production Verification builds, Design Verification builds, and production control system changes that impact operations

Training and team support:
Train and develop team members to embrace a safe, continuous improvement mindset, communicate process changes clearly, and partner with operations personnel to sustain improvements in respective work areasTHE QUALIFICATIONS…High School Diploma or equivalent is required; technical degree preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing projects of varying size and scope

Proficiency with computers for communication, documentation, and data reporting; intermediate or advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred

Previous experience applying lean principles to support continuous improvement

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with diverse teams in a manufacturing environment THE WORK ENVIRONMENT…Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day, use…