What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician - Newaygo Area position at The Pivot Group?
Quality Technician | Newaygo, MI
Salary Range: $44,000 - $67,000 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 Newaygo seeking experienced Quality Technicians.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across Newaygo 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.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Technician, QA Technician, Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Production Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
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.
Salary Range: $44,000 - $67,000 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 Newaygo seeking experienced Quality Technicians.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across Newaygo 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
- Utilize precision measurement tools and equipment to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Document inspection results, non-conformances, and quality data accurately.
- Identify, isolate, and report non-conforming materials or products, initiating corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Assist in the calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for quality defects.
- High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality assurance or inspection role.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Demonstrated ability to use precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators).
- Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and statistical process control (SPC).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- ASQ Certification (e.g., CQT, CQIA)
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) for SPC charting and data interpretation.
- Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Yellow Belt).
- Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
Quality Technician, QA Technician, Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Production Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
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.
Salary : $44,000 - $67,000