Incoming Inspection Technician – Allegan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Allegan, MI, is seeking an Incoming Inspection Technician to join Michigan manufacturers focused on quality control. The role involves inspecting incoming materials, writing reports, and ensuring parts meet drawings and specifications. Strong measurement skills with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges are valued.

Salary ranges from $48,000 to $72,000 per year depending on experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Attention to detail and steady documentation habits.
• Comfort working in a production or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Flag nonconforming material and route it to the quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and send findings to purchasing and quality teams.
• Perform first article inspections on new or changed parts.
• 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.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement accuracy

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Production environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Incoming Inspection Technician | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 – $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Allegan area seeking experienced Incoming Inspection Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Incoming Inspection Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allegan in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Allegan area that add Incoming Inspection Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Flag nonconforming material and route it to the quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and send findings to purchasing and quality teams.
• Perform first article inspections on new or changed parts.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Attention to detail and steady documentation habits.
• Comfort working in a production or warehouse environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with CMM or optical measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Prior experience in receiving or incoming quality inspection.
• Certification in quality inspection or metrology.
• Experience with GD&T symbols and interpretation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inspection Technician, Quality Technician, Receiving Quality Technician, Materials Inspector, Incoming Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Source Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, First Article Inspector

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 – 72,000.00 (US Dollar)