Quality Technician - Rockford Area

Quality Technician | Rockford, MI

Salary Range: $41,000 - $64,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Rockford seeking Quality Technicians to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Rockford 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 visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and quality data accurately.
• Assist in the investigation of root causes for quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment and tools according to schedule.
• Manage non-conforming materials, including identification, segregation, and disposition.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Generate quality reports and analyze data using statistical process control (SPC) tools.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and quality tools (e.g., root cause analysis, CAPA).
• Experience performing detailed inspections and conducting various product tests.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Bonus Qualifications

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Experience participating in or conducting internal audits.
• Basic operation or programming experience with CMMs or other automated inspection equipment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Inspector, 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.