Lead Dimensional Inspector, Precision & Quality Leader

LSI Staffing; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI Staffing is seeking a Dimensional Inspection Manager in Dayton, TX to lead all dimensional inspection activities in a precision manufacturing environment focused on steam turbines and rotating equipment. This hands-on management role requires strong blueprint reading and rigorous GD&T expertise.

The candidate will supervise personnel, ensure calibration and maintenance of measurement tools, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to meet stringent specifications and production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dimensional inspection experience in a precision manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
• Excellent blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Experience inspecting precision-machined components with tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all dimensional inspection activities, including in-process, first-piece, and final inspections.
• Supervise, train, and develop dimensional inspection personnel.
• Perform and oversee inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Inspect turbine rotors, shafts, bearing journals, housings, and other rotating equipment components.
• Verify critical dimensions, fits, clearances, concentricity, and runout.
• Ensure measuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Review inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Collaborate with machining, manufacturing, and engineering to resolve dimensional issues and maintain production schedules.
• Identify nonconforming parts and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Supervisory experience

Micrometers & gauges

GD&T knowledge

Rotating equipment

Blueprint reading

Tools

Calipers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Job description

LSI Staffing is seeking a Dimensional Inspection Manager in Dayton, TX to lead all dimensional inspection activities in a precision manufacturing environment focused on steam turbines and rotating equipment. This hands-on management role requires strong blueprint reading and rigorous GD&T expertise.

The candidate will supervise personnel, ensure calibration and maintenance of measurement tools, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to meet stringent specifications and production