Overview
Quality Technician Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI at Precision Aerospace Corp.
Four-day work week (Mon–Thu 7:30p to 6:00a) with $2.00 per hour shift premium
Precision Aerospace is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team and support our highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and reliability of the precision-machined components we produce.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform first article inspections (FAIRs) and complete associated documentation.
- Conduct first piece, in-process, final, and incoming inspections.
- Operate precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gauges, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
- Prepare and submit PPAP documentation.
- Perform process audits and support corrective actions.
- Review and document inspection results using JobBOSS, Unipoint, and other quality systems.
- Help ensure compliance with customer requirements, AS9100 standards, and company quality procedures.
- Cross-train across multiple departments and support continuous improvement efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
- Machining experience is required — must understand machining processes, tolerances, and how to read blueprints.
- Experience in a manufacturing quality role; inspection experience in non-manufacturing industries (food, packaging, etc.) is not applicable.
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Experience operating CMMs; Zeiss Calypso experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on Zeiss/Calypso CMM platforms is a plus.
- Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and AS9100 standards preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work with ITAR-controlled data and materials.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus on repetitive or complex tasks.
- Working with precision measurement tools and interpreting technical drawings.
- Reliable eyesight and ability to perform visual inspections to aerospace standards.
- Excellent documentation habits in a controlled, compliance-driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and sit/stand for periods of the shift.
ITAR Requirement: Due to federal regulations, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
Pay: $26.00 – $29.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to access ITAR-controlled information)?
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Technician
Company: Precision Aerospace Corp.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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