Incoming Inspection Technician | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $41,000 - $64,000 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 Hudsonville seeking experienced Incoming Inspection Technicians.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Hudsonville seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of incoming raw materials and components.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, blueprints, and quality specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately in quality management systems or inspection logs.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials according to established procedures.
• Utilize and maintain various precision measuring tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials.
• Approve and release conforming materials for production use.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using a wide range of precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Solid understanding and practical application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience identifying non-conformances and documenting inspection results accurately.
• Familiarity with quality control standards and practices in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for material receiving and tracking.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
• Experience contributing to root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues.
• Certification in Quality (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector - CQI).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Incoming Inspection Technician, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Technician, Incoming Quality Inspector, Material Inspector, Receiving Quality Technician, Quality 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.