Quality Inspector & Precision Metrology Technician

KION Business Services Polska; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Quality Technician to help ensure products meet quality and performance standards throughout manufacturing. You will inspect materials, in-process components, and finished products, using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools, and document results.

This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support calibration, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, or related technical role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP SAP and AIAG quality tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings and results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Document inspection results and quality dispositions within SAP and other quality systems.
• Conduct FPI and PPAP inspections and other product verification activities when needed.
• Monitor and manage quality hold areas, including product containment and inventory control.
• Support supplier quality activities, including coordinating product returns, corrective actions, and material disposition with external vendors.
• Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration activities for measurement equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality-related data to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and minimize production disruptions.
• Participate in internal audits and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Support pre-shipment quality verification activities and customer-specific quality requirements when needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality principles

Documentation practices

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

AIAG tools

Job description

Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Quality Technician to help ensure products meet quality and performance standards throughout manufacturing. You will inspect materials, in-process components, and finished products, using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools, and document results.

This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support calibration, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative