Inspection Technician

H; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WIPCO-Worldwide Instrument Parts Co. in Livingston, TX is seeking an Inspection Technician to verify parts meet engineering drawings and customer specifications throughout machining stages.

You will use calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and optical comparators to measure features, document results, and support NCR/RMA and corrective actions. Strong GD&T knowledge and attention to detail are essential for timely feedback and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and inspection methods.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
• Measure features using precision equipment; verify GD&T requirements.
• Document results, support NCR/RMA, and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide feedback to machinists and production to prevent defects.
• Maintain inspection area cleanliness and calibration status.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Reading drawings

Communication

Independent work

Education

Technical/metrology training

Tools

VICIVISION

ZEISS CMM

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Hexagon CMM

Mitutoyo instruments

Optical comparator

Starrett HDV

Job description

WIPCO-Worldwide Instrument Parts Co. location**Inspection TechnicianReports To: Quality Management RepDepartment: Quality ControlWork Environment: Office/Machine Shop**Position SummaryThis role is responsible for ensuring manufactured parts meet customer and company requirements through accurate inspection, measurement, and documentation.This role works directly with machinists, programmers, and the Quality team to verify parts throughout the manufacturing process, identify problems early, and provide timely feedback to prevent defects, rework, and delays.The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**Key Responsibilities**Part InspectionPerform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.Inspect parts against engineering drawings, models, specifications, and customer requirements.Measure dimensions, features, profiles, locations, and tolerances using precision inspection equipment.Verify critical features and GD&T requirements.Perform visual and dimensional inspections to identify defects or deviations.Determine when inspection results require additional review or escalation.**Production SupportWork directly with machinists and production personnel to verify work meets requirements.Provide timely feedback when measurements indicate a potential problem.Assist machinists in understanding drawing requirements and inspection expectations.Help identify problems before additional parts are produced.Support production by completing inspections efficiently and communicating priorities.**Inspection EquipmentOperate and properly maintain precision measuring equipment.Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, gauges, CMM equipment, and other inspection tools as required.Verify equipment calibration status before use.Report damaged, questionable, or out-of-calibration equipment.Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled inspection area.**Quality DocumentationComplete inspection reports and required quality records accurately.Document inspection results and maintain required traceability.Complete or support FAI documentation as assigned.Document nonconforming conditions and communicate them to the Quality team.Support NCR, RMA, and corrective-action activities as directed.**Problem Identification & ImprovementIdentify recurring quality problems and communicate them to the Quality Management Representative.Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods and reduce defects.Provide practical feedback to Production and Quality regarding manufacturing issues.Help establish effective inspection methods for recurring or critical features.**Required Qualifications2 years’ minimum experience within a precision manufacturing environment.Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.Ability to use precision measuring instruments.Strong attention to detail.Intermediate understanding of GD&TAbility to use Microsoft office applications efficientlyAbility to communicate effectively with machinists and management.Ability to work independently and manage assigned inspection priorities.**Preferred Qualifications5 years’ experience within a precision manufacturing environment.Advanced understanding of GD&TExperience performing First Article InspectionExperience with NCR/RMA processes.Experience with ERP or quality management systems.Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.Experience operating VICIVISION-automated, non-contact optical shaft measuring systems that inspects high-precision turned and cylindrical components.Software-MTLExperience operating Zeiss CMM- CNC CMM- Software-CalypsoExperience operating Hexagon CMM- CNC CMM- Software-PC-DMISExperience operating Mitutoyo Optical comparatorExperience operating Starrett HDV- Horizontal digital video comparator- Software-MetLogix M3Experience operating Browne and Sharpe MicroHIte- 2D electronic height gaugeYou should be proficient in:Quality Inspection Experience5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)Visual Inspection AidsQuality Control ExperienceTolerance AnalysisISO 9001 Certification ExperienceAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementPrecision Measurement & InspectionRoot Cause AnalysisNon-conforming Product IDBlueprint Reading