Dimensional Control Technician

NCSL International; Portsmouth, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Armada Inc. in Portsmouth, VA, seeks a Dimensional Control Technician to perform precise inspections using CMM, laser trackers, and portable CMM arms. The role ensures components meet engineering specifications and NAVSEA requirements while supporting QA, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

You will work with precision metrology equipment, follow safety guidelines, and may travel up to 20–40% to support schedules and critical alignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA-10 certification (company may provide) preferred.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Precision Measurement, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of metrology or dimensional inspection experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections and alignment of fabricated, machined, and assembled components.
• Measure and lay out dimensions using rulers, tapes, and squares.
• Operate CMM, laser trackers, portable CMM arms, and optical measurement systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Engineering drawings

Measurement equipment

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA-10

Associate degree

Tools

CMM

Laser trackers

Portable CMM arms

Optical measurement systems

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE STATEMENT

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Dimensional Control Technician

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $35.00-$45.00 per hour DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities

SUMMARY

The Dimensional Control Technician is responsible for performing precise dimensional inspections, measurements, and calibration activities to ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. Using advanced measurement equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), laser trackers, portable measuring arms, and precision hand tools, the Dimensional Control Technician verifies product accuracy while supporting manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering teams. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with customer specifications, NAVSEA requirements, and company quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform dimensional inspections and alignment of fabricated, machined, and assembled components.
• Measure, mark dimensions and lay-out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, tape measures and squares.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), laser trackers, portable CMM arms, optical measurement systems, and other precision metrology equipment.
• Develop, edit, and execute inspection programs for CMM equipment.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures, ensure safety is a priority on the job during all activies , including using tools and installing all sheet-metel parts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Familiarity with Spatial analyzer software.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead teams to perform inspections and alignments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings and guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• OSHA-10 (Company May Provide)
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Precision Measurement, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of metrology or dimensional inspection experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) required

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
• Repetitive, physical work
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50+ pounds (50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly)
• Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• May be required to wear a respirator
• Willing to accommodate 20-40% travel and occasional non-standard work hours to support schedule and critical alignments.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Dial indicators
• Laser Tracker Used for high-accuracy measurement of large components, equipment alignment, and 3D coordinate inspection.

*This is a general list and not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

LOCATION VA, Portsmouth

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt