Dimensional Lab Technician

US-Farathan; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Dimensional Lab Technician to support CMM operations, 3D scanners and hand measuring tools on the 2nd shift (2 PM–11 PM).

You will assist in ensuring dimensional conformance, performing GD&T analysis, and generating clear reports for internal audiences. Experience with PC-DMIS and/or Polyworks is preferred, with calibration of hand instruments as needed.

Occasional travel to other USF facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• GDT understanding and implementation.
• Hand measuring equipment operation and calibration where applicable.
• PC-DMIS software operation for CMM tasks, when applicable.
• Polyworks/VX Elements software operation for scanner tasks, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CMM, 3D scanner, or optical comparator to measure parts.
• Operate hand measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauge).
• Apply GD&T fundamentals to tasks and determine feasibility for tolerances and datum structures.
• Understand and communicate dimensional reports to intended audiences clearly.
• Understand customer requirements and ensure they are met in each task.
• Calibrate hand instruments when applicable.

Skills

GDT understanding

Hand measuring equipment

Tools

PC-DMIS software

Polyworks VX Elements software

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position:Dimensional Lab Technician

Location: Auburn Hills - Technology Center, MI

Job Id:2041

# of Openings:1

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.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

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