First Article Inspector – Precision QC (Delta Township)

The Pivot Group Careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Delta Township, MI seeks a meticulous First Article Inspector to ensure parts meet engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality standards. This role collaborates with machinists and engineers to resolve tolerance questions and supports both first article and in-process inspections.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on measurement tool experience, familiarity with AS9102 or PPAP, and a high school diploma with technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Hands-on use of precision measurement tools.
• Familiarity with first article inspection reporting (AS9102/PPAP) preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Compare inspection results against engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Complete and submit AS9102 or PPAP first article inspection reports.
• Document dimensional and visual findings in inspection records and quality logs.
• Flag nonconformances and route parts or reports to quality and production teams.
• Work with machinists and engineers to resolve drawing or tolerance questions.
• Maintain calibration records for inspection tools and gauges.
• Support incoming and in-process inspection when first article work is light.
• Perform first article inspections on machined and fabricated parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

AS9102/PPAP familiarity

Quality inspection experience

Tolerance analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Delta Township, MI seeks a meticulous First Article Inspector to ensure parts meet engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality standards. This role collaborates with machinists and engineers to resolve tolerance questions and supports both first article and in-process inspections.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on measurement tool experience, familiarity with AS9102 or PPAP, and a high school diploma with technical training preferred.