Incoming Inspection Technician – Jenison Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking an Incoming Inspection Technician for Jenison, within Ottawa County. The role supports inspectors ensuring incoming raw materials meet drawings and specifications.

The posted salary range is $48,000 to $71,000 depending on experience, with growth potential in a manufacturing environment near Georgetown. Ideal candidates will have basic math, ability to read engineering drawings, and experience using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Attention to detail and steady documentation habits.
• Comfort working in a production or warehouse environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• 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 the quarantine area.
• Write rejection reports and send findings to purchasing and quality teams.
• Perform first article inspections on new or changed parts.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Engineering drawings reading

Calipers use

Micrometers use

Height gauges use

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Incoming Inspection Technician | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $71,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We collaborate with companies in the Jenison 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 Jenison in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Georgetown.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Jenison area that seek Incoming Inspection Technicians. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

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

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T symbols and interpretation.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

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Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 - 71,000.00 (US Dollar)