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Inspector (API Thread) - Houston TX

Lincoln Manufacturing Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

Quality Control Inspector
Location:15730 Beaumont Hwy. Houston, 77049
Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Type: Full Time (hourly)

Lincoln Manufacturing is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of QC Inspector at our Houston, TX location; to inspect API Products and Customer Specific OCTG Products with critical tolerances of /- 0.001” on Linear and Diameter dimensions in a safe, efficient manner that ensures quality conformance to the customer's specifications and procedures.
This is an hourly position and is non-exempt.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
  • Ensure the Inspection of API or customer-specific quality products.
  • Record inspection data with clear and legible writing.
  • Wear safety equipment at all times during working hours (i.e., safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, gloves).
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. with both hands from the floor to the waist
  • Repetitive twisting motion when screwing and unscrewing part on plug/ring gage;
  • Bending down to stack parts on pallets;
  • Standing on a concrete floor over extended period of time;
  • Ability to use inspection gages and instruments with both hands—must have full range of motion on thumbs, index fingers, and middle fingers on both hands;
  • Passing the color contrast and Jaeger II vision tests.
  • Ability to inspect 120 to 150 threads per shift

    Preferred: Ability to use and perform the following…

  • Inspect API thread connection
  • Ability to use and set up Lead gages, Taper gages, Thread height gages, Ring gages, MRP Gages, and MicTrac
  • Experience making and checking thread molds using the correct overlay with an Optical Comparator
  • Able to read API and customer-specific drawings
  • Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of API and ISO requirements

    Required:

  • Working knowledge of calipers, OD Mics, ID Mics, Depth Mics, verniers, scales, etc.
  • Ability to read and understand dimensional drawings
  • Performed dimensional inspections using drawing and the tools mentioned above
  • Ability to convert fractions to decimals
  • Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions and detailed work orders
  • Ability to complete detailed inspection reports
  • Punctual and dependable

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental. Vision, Life, Disability, and Accident (eligibility -1st of the month after 60 days of employment)
  • Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
  • Paid Holidays

LMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

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