Dimensional Inspection Technician

Day in the life

You begin by reviewing the receiving queue and the day’s production schedule. You’ll move between the incoming dock and the finished-goods area, conducting receiving and final inspections. With a set of calipers, micrometers, and height gauges in hand, you verify critical dimensions, compare parts to engineering drawings, and capture your findings in detailed quality reports. When you spot a defect, you document the nonconformance, communicate it promptly, and collaborate with production to isolate the issue. Before the day wraps, you help prepare for internal audits and lend a hand on quality improvement efforts.

What you’ll do

• Inspect incoming materials and completed products to confirm conformance to company standards and specifications.
• Carry out visual checks and precise dimensional measurements using calibrated gauges and precision tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Detect defects, record results, and escalate quality concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough inspection records and generate clear quality reports.
• Partner closely with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
• Contribute to internal audits and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of quality control experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Keen attention to detail, strong communication, and solid problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

You’re proficient in

• Quality inspection experience
• Quality control experience
• Weighing raw materials
• Tape measure reading
• Blueprint reading
• Microsoft Excel

Tools & technologies

• Measurement gauges
• Calipers and micrometers
• Quality control software