Quality Metrology Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a leading high-precision manufacturing business to recruit a Metrology Technician in Plymouth. The role involves precise measurement, inspection, and calibration activities to support quality standards, production requirements and customer acceptance processes.

You will work with CMMs, manual measuring equipment and 3D scanning systems, producing detailed reports and ensuring traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience in metrology, quality inspection, calibration, or similar precision engineering environment.
• Confident with precision measurement equipment and inspection tools.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precise measurement and inspection of components, castings and forgings using manual measuring equipment, CMMs and 3D scanning systems.
• Produce detailed measurement reports with full traceability of samples, inspection results and quality records.
• Complete material integrity testing including ultrasonic inspection and hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Leeb).
• Maintain, calibrate and control gauges and measuring equipment; liaise with external calibration providers as needed.
• Support wider quality assurance activities and cover CAL responsibilities during periods of absence.

Skills

Metrology

Quality inspection

CMM programming

3D scanning

Reading drawings

Tools

CMMs

Opticline systems

3D scanning equipment

Job description

Metrology Technician

Plymouth

£28,000 - £30,000

Alternating Shifts

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying out precise measurement, inspection, and calibration activities, while supporting quality standards, production requirements, and customer acceptance processes.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Carry out precise measurement and inspection of components, castings, and forgings using manual measuring equipment, CMMs, and 3D scanning systems.
• Produce detailed measurement reports while ensuring full traceability of samples, inspection results, and associated quality records.
• Complete material integrity testing, including ultrasonic inspection and hardness testing using Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Leeb methods.
• Maintain, calibrate, and control gauges and measuring equipment, working with external calibration providers where required.
• Support wider quality assurance activities and provide cover for Customer Acceptance Line (CAL) responsibilities during periods of absence or increased workload.

The experience you'll need in this role:

• Previous experience within metrology, quality inspection, calibration, or a similar precision engineering environment.
• Confident using precision measurement equipment, gauges, and a range of inspection tools.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and relevant quality standards accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, with good organisational and documentation skills.
• Experience with CMM programming, Opticline systems, or 3D scanning technology would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic testing, hardness testing, or metallurgical preparation techniques would be beneficial.
• Previous experience within aerospace, automotive, defence, or another high-precision engineering environment is desirable.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Opportunity to work with advanced metrology, measurement, and inspection technologies.
• Join a well-established engineering business offering a professional and quality-focused working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role