Incoming Inspection Tech: Precision QC for Manufacturing

The Pivot Group Careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Incoming Inspection Technician. You will inspect incoming materials, measure with calipers and micrometers, and record results against drawings to ensure conformance with specifications.

This role supports manufacturers in Michigan's production environments and requires attention to detail. You will work in a production or warehouse setting, contributing to quality and reliability across diverse supplier parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances preferred.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Responsibilities

• Keep inspection benches, gauges, and sample areas clean and organized.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and purchased parts against drawings and specifications.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools.
• Record inspection results in paper logs or quality software systems.
• Compare supplier certificates of conformance to purchase order requirements.
• Flag nonconforming material and route it to quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and communicate findings to purchasing and quality teams.
• Perform first article inspections on new or changed parts.

Skills

Reading drawings

Calipers/micrometers

Math (decimals & fractions)

Attention to detail

Production/warehouse environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Incoming Inspection Technician. You will inspect incoming materials, measure with calipers and micrometers, and record results against drawings to ensure conformance with specifications.

This role supports manufacturers in Michigan's production environments and requires attention to detail. You will work in a production or warehouse setting, contributing to quality and reliability across diverse supplier parts.