Overview
High‑Precision Manufacturing Inspector -1st & 2nd shift Jobs in Westbrook, CT at The Lee Company
Responsibilities:
- Use a variety of precision measuring and testing equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and vision systems. Program and operate complex automated inspection equipment.
- Plan and lay out new fixtures and tools as required. Ensure inspection equipment is in good repair. Log or transact all required data in appropriate databases and programs.
- Inspect in-process work prior to moving it to subsequent operations. Also inspect units to purchase order and sales order requirements prior to shipment to customers.
- Inspect specially manufactured units for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering departments. Ensure proper parameters and instructions for machines and processes are being followed.
- Make decisions as to acceptable quality within limits prescribed by Process Specifications and Quality Control Manual.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and a strong background in inspection of machined components.
- Fundamental knowledge of metrology, SPC, GD&T, and some experience with CMM, vision systems, and automated inspection systems.
- Experience with complicated specifications and drawings, as well as with oral and written instructions.
- Ability to concentrate daily, which involves; mental attention, finger dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and concentrated visual acuity.
Company Overview:
Want to help test the tech behind rockets, race cars, and life‑saving medical devices? At The Lee Company, you can. We’re a global leader in miniature precision fluid‑control technology, trusted by elite fields like space exploration and Formula 1. Family‑owned for more than 75 years, we’ve grown to 1,000+ employees while keeping our culture tight‑knit, collaborative, and full of opportunity. Join us and launch a career with real momentum.
Benefits to joining us:
- 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
- Profit‑sharing program that rewards staff for the company’s strong performance
- Lee U: The Lee Company’s in‑house training program that helps employees build advanced manufacturing skills, from fundamentals to CNC, inspection, and toolmaking, through structured, hands‑on courses. It’s designed to grow our people from the ground up and support long‑term career development.
- Generous PTO, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Referral program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Westbrook, CT 06498 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: High‑Precision Manufacturing Inspector -1st & 2nd shift
Company: The Lee Company
Location: Westbrook, CT
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