Incoming Inspection Technician - Ann Arbor Area

Incoming Inspection Technician | Ann Arbor, MI

Salary Range: $49,000 - $74,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in incoming inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Ann Arbor area seeking Incoming Inspection Technicians.

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 Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti, Saline, and Belleville.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Ann Arbor area that add 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.

Usual 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with CMM or optical measurement equipment.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inspection Technician, Quality Technician, Receiving Quality Technician, Materials Inspector, Incoming Quality Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Source Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, First Article Inspector

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

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 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.