Inspection Technician – Plainwell Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Inspection Technicians in the Plainwell, MI area. These roles involve reading blueprints, performing various inspections, and ensuring dimensional accuracy across production runs.

Salary ranges from $49,000 to $74,000 depending on experience. Opportunities with manufacturers in Allegan County within about 30 minutes of Plainwell are highlighted, with emphasis on quality over speed in hiring.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Attention to detail and comfort following written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record inspection results in paper logs or electronic quality systems.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Quality procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM/Optical comparators

Job description

Job Description:

Inspection Technician | Plainwell, MI

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

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Plainwell area seeking experienced Inspection Technicians to drive results.

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 Plainwell in Allegan County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hope.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Plainwell area that add 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

• Record inspection results in paper logs or electronic quality systems.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Attention to detail and comfort following written procedures.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of statistical process control basics.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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 Offers Support BASIC Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Operations Raw Materials Analysis Checks Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Components Inspection Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Programming Materials Preparation Testing Engineering

Salary Package:

$ 49,000.00 – 74,000.00 (US Dollar)