CMM Metrology and Machining Quality Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionDay in the Life

Begin your shift in our Wyoming, IL 61941 facility by reviewing prints and job travelers, then set up the Zeiss CMM with Calypso programs to validate first-article parts. As production runs, you’ll rotate through dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges, compare results to specifications, and capture data to maintain robust quality metrics. You’ll sync up with machinists and engineers to resolve any deviations, coach teammates on inspection methods, and keep the lab spotless and audit-ready. By day’s end, you’ll have advanced our continuous improvement efforts and ensured every part meets exacting standards.

What You’ll Handle

• Perform in-depth inspections of machined components to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Apply precision measuring tools and instruments to evaluate product quality.
• Record results, analyze trends, and maintain accurate quality documentation and metrics.
• Partner with machine operators and engineering to troubleshoot and correct quality concerns.
• Drive and support continuous improvement activities to refine quality systems and processes.
• Support training efforts on quality standards and inspection best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized quality lab and inspection workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional QA coursework/certification is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience in inspection/quality control, ideally within a machine shop setting.
• Solid knowledge of machining methods, tolerances, and quality principles.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
• Keen attention to detail coupled with strong analytical problem-solving.
• Self-directed and collaborative, effective in a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

You’re Proficient In

• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• High School / GED
• Shop Math Skills
• PPAP Process Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Zeiss)
• Quality Control Software (Calypso)

Bring your passion for precision and help us raise the bar on quality every single day.