Inspection Technician - Montague Area

Job Description: Inspection Technician | Montague, MI Salary Range: $48,000 – $72,000 depending on experience Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Montague area seeking skilled 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 Inspection Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Montague in Muskegon County, within about 45 minutes of the city. The Opportunity We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Montague region seeking 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. Usual Responsibilities Flag nonconforming parts and route them for review or rework. Read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to confirm requirements. Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on production runs. Keep inspection areas clean and maintain calibration records for tools. Report recurring defects to supervisors and quality staff. Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products against specifications. Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools to measure dimensions. Record inspection results in paper logs or electronic quality systems. Recommended Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools. Attention to detail and comfort following written procedures. Basic math skills and familiarity with quality documentation. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights. High school diploma or equivalent. Bonus Qualifications Knowledge of statistical process control basics. Prior experience in automotive, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing. Certificate or coursework in quality control or metrology. Experience with coordinate measuring machines or optical comparators. Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards. Job Titles That Should Apply Metrology Technician, Source Inspector, Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Technician, Dimensional Inspector, First Article Inspector, Receiving Inspector, Final Inspector 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 Required Skills: Resume Offers Support BASIC Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Raw Materials Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Components Inspection Reliability Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Records Materials Preparation Engineering Communication Salary Package: $ 48,000.00 – 72,000.00 (US Dollar) #J-18808-Ljbffr