Dimensional Metrology Technician — Marine Manufacturing

Duramax Marine Manufacturing; Hiram Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Duramax Marine Manufacturing, a 100% ESOP company in Ohio, seeks a Dimensional Metrology Technician to verify parts meet drawings and customer specs on the production floor. You will set up FARO arms, operate CMMs, and lead calibration coordination while logging results and coaching peers.

You will apply GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges, contributing to root-cause analysis and quality improvements under ISO 9001:2015.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical education in quality preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality control/inspection experience.
• Experience with rubber or plastic molding QA is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 QMS and quality data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using gauges to confirm compliance with prints and specs.
• Identify and document deviations with complete records.
• Inspect rubber components with appropriate techniques.
• Operate micrometers, calipers, ID mics, tape measures, dial indicators, go/no‑go gauges, feeler gauges, and height gauges.
• Operate FARO or other CMM; support validation activities.
• Schedule calibrations and coordinate external calibrations.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, scrap reduction, and quality system improvements.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and audits.
• Follow safety policies.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Calibration procedures

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Quality-related certification (preferred)

Tools

FARO Arm

CMM (Mitutoyo)

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Dimensional Metrology Technician — Marine ManufacturingDuramax Marine LLC is a 100% Employee‑Owned manufacturer in Hiram, Ohio, and a long-standing partner to the marine industry. Our engineered products are built to elevate vessel performance in a rapidly evolving marketplace. We’re growing our quality team with a first‑shift Dimensional Metrology Technician who thrives on precision, collaboration, and ISO 9001 discipline.A day in this roleYour shift starts on the production floor, where you move from station to station confirming that parts meet drawings, specs, and customer requirements. You’ll examine rubber components with a practiced touch, verify critical-to-quality features, and capture dimensional data with accuracy. Mid-morning, you may set up the FARO arm for a coordinate measurement, or validate results on a CMM. After lunch, you’ll coordinate an outside calibration, complete a preventive check on a dial indicator, and coach an operator through a GD&T callout. Before wrap-up, you’ll log inspection results, flag any nonconformities, and lend a hand to a root-cause review aimed at scrap reduction.What you will doConduct visual and dimensional inspections using approved gauges and instruments to confirm compliance with prints, standards, and customer requirements.Identify and document deviations/nonconformities with complete, accurate records.Verify conformance to drawings, work instructions, procedures, revision levels, print notes, and critical‑to‑quality characteristics.Inspect flexible rubber components using consistent, material‑appropriate techniques.Independently operate and interpret results from micrometers, calipers, ID mics, tape measures, dial indicators, go/no‑go gauges, feeler gauges, and height gauges.Operate FARO or other coordinate measuring equipment; support measurement validation activities.Perform and schedule calibrations; coordinate external calibrations with qualified suppliers.Carry out routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on inspection/measurement tools.Provide technical guidance and training on inspection methods, blueprint reading, GD&T, and measurement techniques.Support production while maintaining quality requirements and pace.Assist with root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, scrap reduction, and quality system improvements.Support ISO 9001 compliance, internal/external audits, and company quality objectives.Follow all safety policies and participate in company initiatives and assigned duties.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education/certifications in quality or related fields preferred.3–5 years of manufacturing quality control/inspection experience preferred.Background with rubber or plastic molding, inspection, tool calibration, or related QA work is a plus.Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in inspections, measurements, testing, and documentation.Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, ID micrometers, tape measures, dial indicators, go/no‑go gauges, feeler gauges, and height gauges.Advanced blueprint competency including dimensions, tolerances, fractional/decimal measurements, CTQs, revision control, and notes; working GD&T knowledge.Familiarity with FARO Arm or comparable coordinate measurement equipment preferred.Basic exposure to manual or CNC machining; understanding of Fanuc controls, offsets, or adjustments preferred.Ability to maintain production pace while meeting quality standards; self‑directed and focused amid distractions.Hands‑on mindset with eagerness to learn and accept coaching.Clear communicator and collaborator; able to convey findings and recommendations.Comfort with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and related software.BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual shares issued to qualifying employees.401(k) with Company Match and discretionary profit sharing.Medical, Dental, Vision, and voluntary coverage available on date of hire.Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.Preferred proficienciesQuality inspection and controlTroubleshootingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Tape measure readingAdvanced inspection and gauge measurementGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Precision measurement and inspectionFirst Article Inspection (FAI)Quality control data analysisBlueprint readingTools & technologiesCoordinate Measuring Machines (Mitutoyo, FARO)Calipers and micrometersQuality control software