Quality Technician - Norton Shores Area

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.

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.

• Inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional tests using various measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM).
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming materials, initiating appropriate corrective action requests.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on quality inspection equipment, ensuring proper calibration.
• Assist in root cause analysis for quality issues and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and in-process audits to ensure process adherence.

• Proficiency in precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and GD&T.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) principles and inspection processes.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and basic Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills for non-conformance identification.

• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Familiarity with common QMS (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) or ERP systems.
• Internal auditing experience or training.

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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.