Inspection Technician – Coopersville Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Coopersville, MI is seeking an Inspection Technician to join a manufacturing-focused network. The role covers reading blueprints, performing inspections, and documenting results to ensure conformance to specifications.

It offers a salary range of $48,000 to $72,000 depending on experience and is based in the Coopersville area. Responsibilities include identifying nonconforming parts, maintaining calibration records, and communicating defects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Basic math and quality documentation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Flag nonconforming parts and route them for review or rework.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to confirm requirements.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on production runs.
• Keep inspection areas clean and maintain calibration records for tools.
• Report recurring defects to supervisors and quality staff.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools to measure dimensions.
• Record inspection results in paper logs or electronic quality systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Ability to stand for long periods

Lift moderate weights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Coordinate measuring machines

Optical comparators

Job description

Job Description:

Inspection Technician | Coopersville, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a 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 Coopersville area seeking skilled 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 Inspection Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Coopersville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ravenna.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Coopersville area that seek skilled 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

• Flag nonconforming parts and route them for review or rework.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to confirm requirements.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on production runs.
• Keep inspection areas clean and maintain calibration records for tools.
• Report recurring defects to supervisors and quality staff.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools to measure dimensions.
• Record inspection results in paper logs or electronic quality systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• Attention to detail and comfort following written procedures.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with quality documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical process control basics.
• Prior experience in automotive, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing.
• Certificate or coursework in quality control or metrology.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines or optical comparators.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Dimensional Inspector, First Article Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Final Inspector, Metrology Technician, Source Inspector, Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality 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.

Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 – 72,000.00 (US Dollar)