Quality Technician

7 days ago

Kalamazoo, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Quality Technician | Kalamazoo, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kalamazoo seeking skilled Quality Technicians.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Kalamazoo that are seeking Quality Technicians. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products against specifications.
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) to verify product dimensions and characteristics.
  • Document inspection results accurately and maintain comprehensive quality records and reports.
  • Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming materials or products, initiating corrective actions as required.
  • Assist in the investigation of quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts.
  • Support the calibration and maintenance of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.
Recommended Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; technical certification or Associate's degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in quality control or inspection within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) and interpreting engineering blueprints.
  • Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and statistical process control (SPC) principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection results.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and operation.
  • ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Improvement Associate).
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).


Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Required Skills:
• Lean Six Sigma
• Resume
• Offers
• BASIC
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Quality
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Quality Management
• Calibration
• ROOT
• Assurance
• Investigation
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Compensation
• Attention To Detail
• Components
• Inspection
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Specifications
• Programming
• Records
• Materials
• Preparation
• Software
• Testing
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 40,000.00 - 63,000.00 (US Dollar)

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