Metrology Technician - Precision Calibration & CMM QC

DK Recruitment Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Metrology Technician to support on-site metrology, calibration, CAL cover, and QA tasks. You will measure materials, generate reports, and maintain traceability for complex castings, forgings, and machined components.

The role involves 0600-1400 rotating to 1400-2200, Monday to Friday, with duties spanning instrumentation calibration, material prep, microscopy, and CMM/Opticline programming in a manufacturing QA environment.

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.
• This role will require you to work 0600-1400 rotating to 1400-2200 Monday to Friday

Job description

DK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Metrology Technician to support on-site metrology, calibration, CAL cover, and QA tasks. You will measure materials, generate reports, and maintain traceability for complex castings, forgings, and machined components.

The role involves 0600-1400 rotating to 1400-2200, Monday to Friday, with duties spanning instrumentation calibration, material prep, microscopy, and CMM/Opticline programming in a manufacturing QA environment.