Incoming Inspection Technician – Mason Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting for an Incoming Inspection Technician in Mason, MI. The salary ranges from $49,000 to $74,000 depending on experience.

This role supports manufacturers in Michigan’s Mason area, with opportunities to connect with regional companies seeking quality-focused inspectors. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience reading engineering drawings, plus skills in using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Attention to detail and steady documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Incoming Inspection Technician | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $49,000 – $74,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned 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 and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Mason area seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Mason in Ingham County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Williamston, Webberville, Leslie, and Fowlerville.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Mason area seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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.
• Familiarity with CMM or optical measurement equipment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

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:

Resume Data Offers Access Support BASIC Management System Calibration Quality Management Assurance Analysis ERP Salary Computer Skills Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Components Inspection Attention To Detail Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Data Entry Suppliers Materials Preparation Data Analysis Planning Engineering Management

Salary Package:

$ 49,000.00 – 74,000.00 (US Dollar)