Incoming Inspection Technician - Walker Area

Job Description

Job Description

Incoming Inspection Technician | Walker, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Walker seeking experienced Incoming Inspection Technicians.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Walker that are adding Incoming 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming raw materials and components.
• Verify incoming parts against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMMs.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed quality records.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials, initiating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve material discrepancies and quality issues.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment according to established schedules.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated skill in using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Familiarity with quality control standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and sampling plans (e.g., AQL).
• Ability to accurately document inspection results, identify non-conformances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, using quality management software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or Quality Management System (QMS) software.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience operating advanced metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, vision system).
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Incoming Inspection Technician, Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Technician, Incoming Quality Technician, Material Inspector, QA Inspector

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.