Quality Technician - Whitehall Area

Quality Technician | Whitehall, MI Salary Range: $41,000 - $64,000 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 Whitehall, seeking experienced Quality Technicians to strengthen their teams. The Opportunity We partner with manufacturers across Whitehall seeking Quality Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products against specifications. Utilize various precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) to verify product dimensions and attributes. Document inspection results accurately, including identifying and reporting non-conformances and potential defects. Initiate and support the containment of non-conforming materials, ensuring proper segregation and identification. Assist in the investigation of quality issues, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Maintain and manage quality records, inspection logs, and calibration documentation in accordance with quality system requirements. Collaborate with production personnel to resolve quality-related issues and ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Recommended Qualifications Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM). Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T. Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and quality control processes. Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions (CAPA), and problem-solving techniques. Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data collection/analysis. Bonus Qualifications Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software (e.g., Minitab). Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Yellow Belt certification). Ability to program or operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) or other automated inspection equipment. Internal audit experience or training. Job Titles That Should Apply Quality Technician, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Control Technician, QC Technician, Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Process 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.