Quality Technician – Muskegon Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Quality Technician in the Muskegon, MI area. The role focuses on inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality across our client manufacturers. Salary ranges from $39,000 to $62,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include supporting root cause analysis, calibrating inspection tools, and maintaining quality records. Opportunities exist across Muskegon County with local manufacturers prioritizing quality over speed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Inspection

Quality Assurance

Data Entry

Testing

Materials Preparation

Process Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Vision systems

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Technician | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $39,000 – $62,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Muskegon area seeking skilled Quality Technicians.

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 Muskegon in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Muskegon Heights and North Muskegon.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Muskegon area that add Quality Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support Product Quality Development Root Cause Analysis ROOT Quality Management Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Instructions Inspection Reliability Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Materials Preparation Testing Documentation Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 39,000.00 – 62,000.00 (US Dollar)