Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician
Chance Rides, LLC
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Chance Rides, LLC is seeking an experienced Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician in Wichita, KS. You will blend hands-on metal fabrication with precision measurement to build coaster tracks and complex welded assemblies.
Responsibilities include reading drawings, operating laser-tracking equipment, and using 3D models to verify fit-up. A focus on safety, quality, and teamwork is essential.
Qualifications
- Hands-on fabrication experience with metal, fitting, tacking, and welding.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings and dimensional requirements.
- Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn metrology software.
Responsibilities
- Fit, tack, weld, lay out coaster track and welded assemblies.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
- Operate a Leica AT403 laser tracker and precision measurement equipment.
- Use SpatialAnalyzer to import STEP files and set up coordinates.
- Verify components against 3D models and report discrepancies.
- Maintain inspection records and calibration of equipment.
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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13687780
At Chance Rides, we specialize in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge amusement rides and people movers that deliver thrilling experiences to riders worldwide. Our team is dedicated to innovation, safety, and quality while creating world-class attractions for theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, and stand‑alone attraction venues across the globe. As an EOS-based company, we value truth, team, heart, drive, and joy. Our passion is creating joy and lasting memories through motion!
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician to support the fabrication of coaster track and other complex welded assemblies. The successful candidate will combine hands-on fabrication ability with strong computer skills and an aptitude for precision measurement and 3D software.
This hands-on role combines skilled metal fabrication with advanced dimensional measurement. You will fit, tack, weld, lay out, position, and verify coaster track and other complex welded assemblies using a Leica AT403 laser tracker, SpatialAnalyzer software, engineering drawings, and 3D models. You will work closely with Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality to turn digital designs into accurately built physical assemblies.
- Perform fitting, tacking, welding, layout, and fabrication work on coaster track and other complex welded assemblies.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, dimensional requirements, and 3D models.
- Operate a Leica AT403 laser tracker and related precision-measurement equipment.
- Use SpatialAnalyzer to import STEP files, establish coordinate systems and reference points, and support assembly setup and inspection.
- Use digital models and live measurement data to position, align, and verify components during fit-up and assembly.
- Compare actual measurements with engineering models, identify deviations, and communicate discrepancies to Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality.
- Document measurement results and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Help determine whether dimensional issues can be corrected through fabrication or require engineering review.
- Protect, check, and maintain laser-tracking equipment, computers, targets, and accessories; coordinate calibration requirements.
- Develop repeatable measurement setups and work processes and help train other employees on basic equipment and software operation.
- Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and documentation requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in metal fabrication, fitting, tacking, welding, layout, or closely related manufacturing work.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings and understand dimensional requirements.
- Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn specialized metrology software.
- Ability to visualize 3D geometry and translate digital models into physical assemblies.
- Skill with standard fabrication and precision-measurement tools.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality.
- Technical education in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, CAD, or metrology.
- Experience with large or complex welded assemblies, coaster track, structural fabrication, or precision weldments.
- Experience with a laser tracker or portable coordinate-measurement system.
- Experience with Leica equipment, SpatialAnalyzer, or comparable metrology software.
- Experience importing and working with STEP files or other 3D CAD models.
- Lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, crouch, and kneel for extended periods.
- Work indoors in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Work safely around fabricated assemblies, welding operations, cranes, and material-handling equipment.
We view our employees as our most valuable asset. In return for the skill, dedication, and enthusiasm our team brings to challenging work, Chance Rides Offers
- Competitive pay based on qualifications, skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the position.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 90-day and annual performance reviews
- Perfect Attendance Awards Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Personal, vacation, and holiday pay
- Ready to help build the rides people remember?
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