Incoming Inspection Technician – Hudsonville Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Hudsonville, MI is seeking an Incoming Inspection Technician to support local manufacturers. The role covers first article inspections, material conformity checks, and detailed documentation, with a salary of $48,000–$72,000 depending on experience.

The network connects Ohio/Michigan manufacturers with skilled inspectors; candidates will join projects in Hudsonville and surrounding Ottawa County facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

• 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.
• Flag nonconforming material and route it to the quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and send findings to purchasing and quality teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Math skills (decimals & fractions)

Documentation habits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Incoming Inspection Technician | Hudsonville, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Hudsonville area seeking skilled 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 Hudsonville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Hudsonville area that seek skilled Incoming Inspection Technicians. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Flag nonconforming material and route it to the quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and send findings to purchasing and quality teams.

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Inventory Access Support BASIC Root Cause Analysis Management System ROOT Quality Management Analysis ERP Compliance Salary Computer Skills Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Components Inspection Attention To Detail Quality Control Inventory Management Manufacturing Specifications Data Entry Suppliers Materials Preparation Documentation Engineering Management

Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 – 72,000.00 (US Dollar)