Gage Calibration Technician – 2nd Shift

American Axle & Manufacturing; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Calibration Technician for the Newton, NC area to support measurement, calibration, inspection, and gage management across manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes maintaining traceability, completing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, and assisting with gage setup and inline measurement systems.

The technician will help analyze measurement variation, document repairs, and support assembly operations while adhering to ISO/IATF standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Two-year technical training in calibration, metrology, or related field preferred.
• Associates Degree in a technical field preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/ IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and minor repair of measurement equipment.
• Maintain calibration records in the gage management system.
• Assist in gage setup and repairs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Participate in MSA studies (Gage R&R, SPC).
• Prepare detailed reports and update the gage management system.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Calibration

Metrology

Gage repair

Quality inspection

Measurement systems analysis

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

Tools

Gage management software

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Calibration Technician for the Newton, NC area to support measurement, calibration, inspection, and gage management across manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes maintaining traceability, completing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, and assisting with gage setup and inline measurement systems.

The technician will help analyze measurement variation, document repairs, and support assembly operations while adhering to ISO/IATF standards and company policies.