Quality Technician: Inspect, Analyze & Drive Improvements

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI partners with local manufacturers to place skilled Quality Technicians. This onsite role focuses on in-process and final inspections, data reporting, CAPA, and continual quality improvements across production lines.

Qualified candidates bring a technical associate degree (or equivalent), 2+ years in manufacturing quality, and hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and GD&T. ISO 9001 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Proficient in using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and reading engineering drawings.
• Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final product inspections to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality non-conformances.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Document and report quality data, including defects, trends, and corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and revision of quality control plans and work instructions.
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Train production personnel on quality procedures and best practices.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI partners with local manufacturers to place skilled Quality Technicians. This onsite role focuses on in-process and final inspections, data reporting, CAPA, and continual quality improvements across production lines.

Qualified candidates bring a technical associate degree (or equivalent), 2+ years in manufacturing quality, and hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and GD&T. ISO 9001 familiarity is a plus.