Quality Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Gaishin Manufacturing Inc

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 requirementsSupport setup validation and first piece approvalAssist with containment and disposition of non-conforming productAPQP & New Part Launch

Support APQP activities including control plans, FAI, and PPAP documentationWork alongside Process and Project Engineers during launchesInspection & Audits

Conduct layered process and product auditsVerify adherence to work instructions, control plans, and inspection requirementsSPC & Data

Collect and monitor SPC data on critical featuresIdentify trends and escalate issues early to prevent defectsCorrective Actions & CI

Support root cause investigations and corrective actionsParticipate in WIN Ideas and WIN Actions to reduce scrap and improve qualityRequirements:

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 MatchHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time-OffProfessional Development AssistanceApply:

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

Your updated resumeSend applications to:
📧 Travis Reed – travis.reed@gaishinmfg.com
📧 Max Gaishin – max.gaishin@gaishinmfg.com