Quality Technician

Technician

Full-Time | Grand Rapids Facility

Wage Range: $24.00 – $32.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Gaishin Manufacturing

Gaishin Manufacturing is a second-generation family-owned company specializing in precision and automated manufacturing. We operate on four guiding principles:

Great God | Great People | Great Company | Great Parts

We believe that great companies are built around great people . Every team member is expected to live by our core values :

Integrity & Humility | Winning Attitude | Team Player | Consider It Done | Takes Initiative

We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, agriculture, and defense industries and are on a path of significant growth.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician ensures we consistently produce good parts, on time, every time. This role supports production quality, drives adherence to standards, and helps strengthen systems through data, audits, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on, shop-floor focused role working closely with machinists, supervisors, and engineers to prevent defects—not just detect them.

Responsibilities:

Production Quality Support

• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to prints and customer requirements
• Support setup validation and first piece approval
• Assist with containment and disposition of non-conforming product

APQP & New Part Launch

• Support APQP activities including control plans, FAI, and PPAP documentation
• Work alongside Process and Project Engineers during launches

Inspection & Audits

• Conduct layered process and product audits
• Verify adherence to work instructions, control plans, and inspection requirements

SPC & Data

• Collect and monitor SPC data on critical features
• Identify trends and escalate issues early to prevent defects

Corrective Actions & CI

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Participate in WIN Ideas and WIN Actions to reduce scrap and improve quality

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years in CNC operation experience (Swiss-style experience preferred).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Understanding of basic production processes and quality checks.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks during a full shift.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with precision machining.
• Background in aerospace or medical manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Professional Development Assistance

Apply:

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit:

• Your updated resume

Send applications to:

Travis Reed – [email protected]

Max Gaishin – [email protected]