Precision QC Inspector - Dimensional & CMM Expert

Control Devices, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore is seeking a QC Inspector in Houston, TX to inspect finished products, in-process materials, and perform material testing to ensure conformance to standards. The role requires GD&T understanding, CMM usage, and strong documentation practices, with a focus on quality control in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will perform final product release inspections, maintain QC lab housekeeping, and support QHSE initiatives under the QHSE Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an inspector conducting precision part dimensional inspection and general oilfield valve inspections and tests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, procedures, operating instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in English in both written and oral format.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional inspections of machined parts ensuring product meets drawing specifications and standards, purchase order requirements, and customer standards as applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings including a thorough understanding of GD&T.
• Expert at the determination of best, efficient inspection methods and choosing appropriate measurement and monitoring devices to confirm compliance with drawing requirements.
• Use typical measuring instruments and tools in a QC lab (optical comparator, profilometer, hardness testers, height gages, micrometers, calipers, manual CMM etc.)
• Zeiss DCC CMM experience with Calypso software is a plus.
• Basic tool calibration of hand tools (micrometers, calipers etc.) and understanding of tool measurement capabilities.
• Machine shop math including trigonometry.
• Understanding of material traceability. Ability to read and interpret material test reports for raw material receiving inspection.
• Conducts final inspection for product release prior to the product leaving the facility ensuring all defined requirements are met. Includes paperwork and test package review.
• Maintain housekeeping in the Quality Control Lab.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, API Q1, and has a good understanding of quality management system principles.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision of required tasks.
• Develop work instructions and procedures as directed by the QHSE Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the QHSE Manager

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Inspection methods

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Gilmore is seeking a QC Inspector in Houston, TX to inspect finished products, in-process materials, and perform material testing to ensure conformance to standards. The role requires GD&T understanding, CMM usage, and strong documentation practices, with a focus on quality control in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will perform final product release inspections, maintain QC lab housekeeping, and support QHSE initiatives under the QHSE Manager.