Gear Metrology Technician: CMM & Calibration

Reliance Gear Corporation; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Paid time off and Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Reliance Gear Corporation seeks a Quality Inspector to perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision gears on a production floor in Illinois. You will read drawings, verify control plans, and operate PC‑DMIS / Modus on CMMs to ensure parts meet specifications.

You will routinely calibrate measuring assets, identify nonconforming material, and support PPAP/ISIR deliverables while guiding peers on accurate measurement techniques.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in manufacturing or quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections to release high-confidence product
• Inspect supplier receipts and verify outbound shipments to customer requirements
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and control plans
• Program/operate manual and CNC CMMs (PC‑DMIS / Modus preferred)
• Use precision instruments daily: ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, CMMs, Hofler gear inspection machine, tooth verniers
• Execute and maintain calibration activities across measurement assets
• Identify nonconforming material, assist corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
• Guide production staff on accurate, repeatable measurement techniques
• Support PPAP / ISIR deliverables, process capability studies, and first article work
• Keep quality documentation and customer files organized and accessible
• Participate in internal audits and supplier quality engagements

Skills

Blueprint literacy

Math & geometry

MS Office

Tools

PC‑DMIS

Modus

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

CMMs

Hofler gear tester

Tooth verniers

Calibration tools

Job description

Reliance Gear Corporation seeks a Quality Inspector to perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision gears on a production floor in Illinois. You will read drawings, verify control plans, and operate PC‑DMIS / Modus on CMMs to ensure parts meet specifications.

You will routinely calibrate measuring assets, identify nonconforming material, and support PPAP/ISIR deliverables while guiding peers on accurate measurement techniques.