Quality Technician - Marquette Area

Quality Technician | Marquette, MIAre you a meticulous professional with a passion for inspection, testing, and ensuring product quality? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Marquette area seeking experienced Quality Technicians.We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.This posting covers Quality Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Marquette in Marquette County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Gwinn, Ishpeming, Negaunee, and K. I. Sawyer.The OpportunityWe work with companies in the Marquette area that add Quality Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.Usual ResponsibilitiesFlag nonconforming parts and route them through the hold process.Support root cause analysis for defects and customer complaints.Calibrate and maintain inspection tools and test equipment.Assist with internal audits and prepare quality reports.Communicate quality issues to production and engineering teams.Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications.Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and logs.Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.Recommended QualificationsBasic computer skills for data entry and reporting.High school diploma or equivalent.Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.Familiarity with measurement tools and inspection methods.Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.Bonus QualificationsExperience with coordinate measuring machines or vision systems.Associate degree in a technical field.Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.Knowledge of statistical process control and root cause tools.Certification in quality inspection or auditing.Job Titles That Should ApplyQuality Control Inspector, Quality Inspector, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Inspection Technician, Quality Auditor, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Quality Analyst, Test Technician, First Article InspectorWhy The Pivot Group NetworkThe Pivot Group Network 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.