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Incoming Inspection Technician | Alpena, MI
Salary Range: $41,000 - $64,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Alpena area seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians to lead and enhance their operations.
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 Incoming Inspection Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Alpena in Alpena County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ossineke, Hillman, Rogers City, and Lincoln.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Alpena area that seek skilled Incoming Inspection Technicians. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Usual Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Recommended Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
Bonus Qualifications
- 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.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Quality Technician, Receiving Quality Technician, Materials Inspector, Incoming Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Source Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, First Article Inspector, Inspection Technician
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.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.