Quality Technician - Kentwood Area

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

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Kentwood, seeking experienced Quality Technicians to strengthen their teams.

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kentwood 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.

• Perform in-process, final, and incoming inspections of materials and products to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and quality data accurately in specified systems.
• Utilize and maintain various precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Assist in the investigation of root causes for non-conforming products and support corrective actions.
• Conduct product and process audits to verify compliance with established quality procedures.
• Support the calibration program by tracking equipment status and ensuring tools are within calibration dates.
• Collaborate with production personnel to address quality issues and promote a culture of quality awareness.

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with data collection, basic statistical analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and manufacturing processes.

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience participating in or conducting internal quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001).

Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, QA Technician, Quality Specialist, Test Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Metrology Technician

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.