Quality Technician – Fremont Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Fremont, MI seeks a Quality Technician to inspect, test, and document quality across components and products. This role supports root cause analysis and partners with production and engineering to uphold strong quality standards.

Qualified candidates will have basic computer skills, the ability to read blueprints, and experience with measurement tools. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for manufacturing experience and ISO/IATF quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and inspection methods.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and logs.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Flag nonconforming parts and route them through the hold process.
• Support root cause analysis for defects and customer complaints.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection tools and test equipment.
• Assist with internal audits and prepare quality reports.
• Communicate quality issues to production and engineering teams.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read blueprints

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM/Coordinate measuring machine

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Technician | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $46,000 – $69,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Fremont area seeking Quality Technicians to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quality Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Fremont in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Hesperia.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Fremont area seeking Quality Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and logs.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Flag nonconforming parts and route them through the hold process.
• Support root cause analysis for defects and customer complaints.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection tools and test equipment.
• Assist with internal audits and prepare quality reports.
• Communicate quality issues to production and engineering teams.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications.

Recommended Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and inspection methods.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and root cause tools.
• Certification in quality inspection or auditing.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines or vision systems.
• Associate degree in a technical field.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Inspection Technician, Quality Auditor, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Quality Analyst, Test Technician, First Article Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Inspector

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Access Support Product Quality ROOT Quality Management Waste Assurance Investigation Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Inspection Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Materials Preparation Testing Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 46,000.00 – 69,000.00 (US Dollar)