Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianAt Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet requirements using tools and guidelines. They inspect and verify product quality, ensuring it meets standards before reaching the consumer.General Responsibilities:Performs standardized quality control tests/inspection on products, materials, and components.Ensures compliance with internal/external quality standards.Records statistical data and compares to existing standards.Clearly communicate and document non-conformances.Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.Understands and participates in continuous improvement activities.Takes on new activities and special assignments when given.Required Experience & Education:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.1-2 years of manufacturing experience or related experience.Previous inspection training and/or experience preferred.Experience with Lean and continuous improvement project preferred.Applies basic inspection skills related to inspection procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment.Familiar with using the appropriate inspection tooling (i.e. micrometers, calipers, thread gages) to accurately measure part features.Engineering drawing (blueprint) reading skills.Ability to perform basic math with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.PC Skills in order to document data.Required Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills:Ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.Ability to evaluate and prioritize requests.Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decision and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to changing work environment.Required Physical Demands:Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.Environmental Exposures:Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts.Occasionally exposed to hot conditions.Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes.Moderate noise level.Exposed to oil, grease, dust, metal particles and sharp edged materials.Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.Safety Requirements:Must be able to wear safety glasses, gloves, steel toed shoes, and occasionally hearing protection.The starting pay range for California is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the rangeTo qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!