Quality Technician | Norton Shores, MI

Salary Range: $42,000 - $65,000 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 Norton Shores seeking experienced Quality Technicians.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Norton Shores region seeking Quality Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify product specifications.
• Document inspection results, create quality reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming materials, initiating non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality issues.
• Support the calibration program for inspection and test equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and company procedures.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control or assurance role.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical specifications, including GD&T.
• Basic understanding of quality principles, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data analysis.
• Familiarity with CMM operation or programming.
• Internal auditing experience (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Technician, QC Technician, Quality Control Technician, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Production Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector, Junior Quality Specialist

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.