Inspection Technician - Traverse City Area

Job Description:

Inspection Technician | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in inspection technician? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Inspection Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Traverse City seeking 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 and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Document inspection results accurately and thoroughly, including non-conformances.
• Identify and tag non-conforming materials, initiating appropriate corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards to ensure product compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and specifications
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, bore gauges)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or deviations from quality standards
• Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inspection Technician, Quality Inspector, QA Technician, Dimensional Inspector, Metrology Technician, Product Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Test Technician, Final Inspector, Incoming 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

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.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Support
• BASIC
• Product Quality
• Raw Materials
• Compliance
• Salary
• Computer Skills
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Components
• Inspection
• Attention To Detail
• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Data Entry
• Materials
• Preparation
• Engineering
• Training


Salary Package:
$ 48,000.00 - 72,000.00 (US Dollar)