Metrology Technician: Precision Inspection & Measurements

Catering; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrology Technician role based on-site in Abingdon, Oxford, for a growing advanced manufacturing business developing high-performance metal components.

You will support inspection and measurement across the manufacturing process, working with Metrology, Quality and Operations to ensure traceable, accurate results.

This is a hands-on role with full training provided; you’ll follow defined procedures and adapt to changing production priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow technical work instructions and inspection plans accurately.
• Confidence working with technical equipment, components and fixtures.
• Good organisation and the ability to work effectively to agreed priorities.
• A practical, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Confidence using computer-based systems to operate equipment and record results.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated metrology and testing equipment, running established measurement programmes and inspection routines.
• Support structured light scanning and tensile testing, with potential exposure to CMM, XCT and optical measurement equipment.
• Follow inspection plans, measurement procedures and work instructions to ensure accurate and repeatable results.
• Load components, fixtures and test setups safely and correctly for inspection.
• Record and upload inspection results, checking outputs for errors and repeating measurements where required.
• Maintain accurate digital records to support component traceability and raise non-conformances promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural follow-through

Hands-on

Organised

Willingness to learn

Job description

Metrology Technician role based on-site in Abingdon, Oxford, for a growing advanced manufacturing business developing high-performance metal components.

You will support inspection and measurement across the manufacturing process, working with Metrology, Quality and Operations to ensure traceable, accurate results.

This is a hands-on role with full training provided; you’ll follow defined procedures and adapt to changing production priorities.