Quality Technician | Allendale, MI

Salary Range: $40,000 - $63,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Allendale seeking experienced Quality Technicians.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Allendale that are seeking skilled Quality Technicians. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify product compliance.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed quality records and logs.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials or products, initiating containment actions.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality issues.
• Conduct routine calibration checks on inspection and test equipment.
• Support the development and revision of quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Understanding of quality control principles (e.g., SPC, Lean, Six Sigma basics).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with CMM programming or advanced metrology software (e.g., PC-DMIS)
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQT, CQI)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Inspection Technician

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.