First Article Inspector - Croswell Area

We work with companies in the Croswell area that add First Article Inspectors 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.

• →Work with machinists and engineers to resolve drawing or tolerance questions.
• →Maintain calibration records for inspection tools and gauges.
• →Support incoming and in-process inspection when first article work is light.
• →Perform first article inspections on machined and fabricated parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• →Compare inspection results against engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• →Complete and submit AS9102 or PPAP first article inspection reports.
• →Document dimensional and visual findings in inspection records and quality logs.
• →Flag nonconformances and route parts or reports to quality and production teams.

• Attention to detail and comfort working to tight tolerances.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Hands-on use of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Familiarity with first article inspection reporting, including AS9102 or PPAP formats.
• Ability to document inspection results accurately and consistently.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with technical training or apprenticeship preferred.

• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Experience with ERP or quality management software for inspection records.
• CMM programming or operation experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or similar certification.

Quality Control Inspector, Quality Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, CMM Operator, Quality Technician, Incoming Inspection Technician, Mechanical Inspector, Source Inspector, Precision Inspector

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.