Metrology Technician

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment seeks a Metrology Technician in Plymouth to support QA and production through precise material measurements, reports, and traceability. You will work under QMS guidelines and contribute to problem solving and training.

The role covers calibration, 3D scanning, manual measurement, CMM programming, and metallurgical prep. Flexibility to cover CAL shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner – adhere to all Health and Safety requirements
• Comply with, and promote compliance with the Quality Management System
• Provide support when required to QA or Production activities (i.e. problem solving, training, verification activities, PPAP, Registry)
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment including organisation and storage of samples, gauges, and equipment
• Carry out measurement of materials in a timely and accurate manner against appropriate specifications using appropriate means and methods
• Produce measurement reports and maintain traceability of measurement samples and records
• Measurement: Performs precise measurements using manual instruments and 3D scanning equipment for complex castings and forgings.
• Measurement: Performs precise measurements using manual instruments and CMM for complex machined components.
• Material Integrity: Conducts ultrasonic analysis and hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Leeb).
• Metallurgical Prep: Executes material preparation (resin mounting, lapping/polishing) and detailed microscopy analysis.
• Programming: Generates and maintains measurement programs (CMM & Opticline) for new and existing products.
• Calibration of internal gauges and measuring equipment to applicable standards
• Arrange external calibration of gauges as required
• Gauge repair/servicing internally as appropriate, whenever possible prior to requesting external intervention
• When necessary (sickness, holiday, workload), provide cover for CAL; flexibility to work shifts required.

Job description

Responsibilities

General

• Work in a safe manner – adhere to all Health and Safety requirements
• Comply with, and promote compliance with the Quality Management System
• Provide support when required to QA or Production activities (i.e. problem solving, training, verification activities, PPAP, Registry)
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment including organisation and storage of samples, gauges, and equipment

Metrology

• Carry out measurement of materials in a timely and accurate manner against appropriate specifications using appropriate means and methods
• Produce measurement reports and maintain traceability of measurement samples and records
• Measurement: Performs precise measurements using manual instruments and 3D scanning equipment for complex castings and forgings.
• Measurement: Performs precise measurements using manual instruments and CMM for complex machined components.
• Material Integrity: Conducts ultrasonic analysis and hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Leeb).
• Metallurgical Prep: Executes material preparation (resin mounting, lapping/polishing) and detailed microscopy analysis.
• Programming: Generates and maintains measurement programs (CMM & Opticline) for new and existing products.

Calibration & Gauge Management

• Calibration of internal gauges and measuring equipment to applicable standards
• Arrange external calibration of gauges as required
• Gauge repair/servicing internally as appropriate, whenever possible prior to requesting external intervention

Customer Acceptance Line (CAL)

• When necessary (sickness, holiday, workload), provide cover for CAL; flexibility to work shifts required.