Incoming Inspection Technician | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $45,000 - $68,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Wayland seeking experienced Incoming Inspection Technicians to drive results.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Wayland region seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Verify incoming material against purchase orders, packing slips, and engineering specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately in quality management systems and logbooks.
• Identify, segregate, and tag non-conforming materials according to established procedures.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials and facilitate their disposition.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment, ensuring their accuracy.
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve material quality issues.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated skill in using a variety of precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Working knowledge of quality control principles, sampling plans (e.g., AQL), and non-conformance procedures.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and enter data into quality management systems (QMS/ERP).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual defects or deviations from specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CMM or automated vision system programming.
• ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician).
• Proficiency with ERP or Quality Management System (QMS) software.
• Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation skills.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Incoming Quality Technician, QC Inspector, Incoming Materials Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QA Inspector, Materials 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.