Quality Technician - Walker Area

Quality Technician | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $45,000 - $68,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Walker seeking experienced Quality Technicians.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Walker 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 detailed inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against specifications.
• Utilize various precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) to verify product dimensions and characteristics.
• Document inspection results accurately, maintain comprehensive quality records, and generate quality reports.
• Identify, quarantine, and document non-conforming materials or products, initiating appropriate actions.
• Assist in the investigation of quality issues, participate in root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Support the calibration program for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure adherence to quality procedures and work instructions.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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 technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection results.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CMM programming
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
• Internal auditing experience (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC) software beyond data entry

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Technician, QA Technician, Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Production Quality Technician, Quality Associate

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.