Dimensional Lab Technician

US Farathane; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

US Farathane seeks a Dimensional Lab Technician for our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills on 2nd shift (2:00 PM–11:00 PM). You will support dimensional conformance using CMMs, 3D scanners, and hand tools to ensure accuracy across parts and assemblies.

The role involves operating CMMs, scanners, and gauges, applying GD&T principles, and generating clear dimensional reports for customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GD&T fundamentals and tolerancing.
• Experience with PC-DMIS for CMMs and Polyworks VX Elements for scanning.
• Proficient in operating hand measuring equipment and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Operate CMM, 3D scanner, or optical comparator.
• Operate hand measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauge).
• Assess GD&T feasibility for proposed tolerances and datum structures.
• Generate dimensional reports clearly for intended audiences.
• Ensure customer requirements are met in each task performed.
• Perform hand instrument calibration when applicable.

Skills

CMM

3D Scanner

Optical Comparator

GD&T fundamentals

Tools

PC-DMIS

Polyworks VX Elements

Job description

US Farathane is hiring for a Dimensional Lab Technician to work out of our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, this role will function on 2nd shift, hours of operation would be 2PM - 11PM

Summary

The CMM Operator assists in assuring dimensional conformance requests, using various metrology techniques and various metrology tools to include, but not limited to; CMM’s, 3D scanners, hand tools, etc. Performance of various tasks relating to, but not limited to the above-mentioned functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to operate various measuring equipment (CMM and, or 3D scanner and, or optical comparator)
• Ability to operate hand measurement instruments (Calipers, Micrometers, Height gage, etc.)
• Full understanding of G.D.T and its fundamentals and how to apply each to each job and, or task performed.
• Ability to provide assessment of G.D.T feasibility for proposed tolerances and proposed datum structure(s).
• Ability to understand, communicate and generate dimensional reports to all intended audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of customer requirements and ability to satisfy those requirements in each job and, or tasked performed.
• Ability to perform hand instrument calibration, when applicable.

Qualifications

• PC-DMIS software operation (CMM), when applicable.
• Polyworks/VX Elements software operation (Scanner), when applicable.
• G.D.T understanding and implementation.
• Hand measuring equipment operation and calibration, when applicable.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Ability to work overtime on a consistent basis.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.
• Fast paced work environment, with overtime hours generally being mandatory.
• Ability to travel to various other USF facilities, to include within and outside the state of Michigan.

Compensation & Benefits

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.

US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.