Dimensional Metrology Specialist — Micro‑Hydraulic Components

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Company in Westbrook, CT is seeking a precision inspector to translate GD&T drawings into inspection plans and operate automated inspection systems.

You will work with metrology tools, participate in in-process and final inspections, and collaborate with Engineering to ensure quality across aerospace and medical instrument components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; substantial experience inspecting machined components.
• Working knowledge of metrology, SPC, and GD&T; exposure to CMM, vision systems and automated inspection systems.
• Fluency with complex specifications and blueprints; able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Daily sustained concentration requiring focus, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision measurement tools and vision systems to validate features and tolerances.
• Program and run complex automated inspection equipment for repeatable checks.
• Design and lay out new inspection fixtures and tools; maintain equipment reliability.
• Record all required data within designated databases and software.
• Conduct in-process inspections before proceeding to subsequent operations.
• Perform final inspections against PO/SO criteria prior to shipment.
• Inspect special builds with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to verify parameters and instructions.
• Issue acceptability decisions aligned with Process Specifications and QC Manual.

Skills

Metrology

SPC

GD&T

CMM

Vision systems

Automated inspection

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Automated inspection platforms

Job description

Ready to turn GD&T into real-world precision?

Do you thrive on dissecting complex drawings, programming automated inspections, and making decisive calls on product quality? Join a team dedicated to tiny components with massive impact.

Your Impact

• Safeguard dimensional integrity on miniature, precision fluid control parts used in aerospace, medical/scientific instruments, oil tools, and automotive systems.
• Translate specifications, purchase orders, and sales orders into actionable inspection plans.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, measurement gauges) and vision systems to validate features and tolerances.
• Program and run complex automated inspection equipment for repeatable, high-throughput checks.
• Design and lay out new inspection fixtures and tools; keep inspection equipment in reliable condition.
• Record all required data within designated databases and software programs.
• Conduct in-process inspections before work advances to subsequent operations.
• Perform final inspections against PO/SO criteria prior to shipment.
• Inspect special builds in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, verifying adherence to machine/process parameters and instructions.
• Issue acceptability decisions aligned with Process Specifications and the Quality Control Manual.

Must-Haves

• High School Diploma or GED; substantial experience inspecting machined components.
• Working knowledge of metrology, SPC, and GD&T; exposure to CMM, vision systems, and automated inspection systems.
• Fluency with complex specifications and blueprints; able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Daily sustained concentration requiring mental focus, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and strong visual acuity.

Professional Proficiencies

• AS9100 experience.
• Quality inspection and quality control competencies.
• Blueprint reading and precision hand metrology.

Equipment You'll Use

• Micrometers, verniers, measurement gauges, vision systems, and automated inspection platforms.

About The Lee Company

Since 1948, The Lee Company has been at the forefront of miniaturized fluid control solutions. With four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, over one million square feet of modern manufacturing and office space, and more than 1,000 employees, our products set the standard for quality, reliability, and performance worldwide.