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 asecond-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 ourcore 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 defectsnot 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 youre interested in this opportunity please submit:

• Your updated resume

Send applications to:
Travis Reed
Max Gaishin