Incoming Inspection Technician

The Pivot Group Network • East Tawas, MI

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About The Position

The Pivot Group Network is building a network of Incoming Inspection Technicians for manufacturing companies in and around East Tawas, Michigan, including Oscoda, Au Gres, Tawas, and Harrisville. The posting may not correspond to an immediate opening; the network contacts candidates when a current or future opportunity aligns with their goals. Partner manufacturers seek technicians who help maintain high inspection and quality standards. The position involves inspecting incoming materials and parts, measuring against drawings and specifications, recording results, and identifying and reporting nonconforming material. The listed salary range is $46,000–$69,000, depending on experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• The Pivot Group Network offers market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation to support candidates' job searches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED