Gear Metrology Technician — CMM & Calibration

Reliance Gear Corporation; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Paid time off and Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reliance Gear Corporation on the production floor seeks a detail‑oriented quality inspector to read engineering drawings, interpret control plans, and verify parts against specifications using precision tools.

You will program/operate manual and CNC CMMs (PC‑DMIS / Modus), perform first article, in‑process, and final inspections, and guide teammates on measurement methods to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Blueprint literacy and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Skilled use of precision measuring tools.
• Comfort with basic math and geometry.
• Calibration experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

Precision measuring tools

Math & geometry

Calibration experience

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

PC-DMIS

Modus

Job description

• Use precision instruments daily: ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, CMMs, Hofler gear inspection machine, tooth verniers

Ready for a measurement challenge?

Do you enjoy transforming complex prints into clear inspection plans? Can you switch from writing a PC‑DMIS routine to validating a Hofler gear inspection in the same hour? Are you comfortable coaching teammates on better measurement methods right on the production floor? If that sounds like you, you’ll thrive here.

Your mission

Protect customers, RGC, and industry standards by ensuring every component we ship meets specification. You’ll collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to continuously elevate product quality in a precision manufacturing setting.

How you’ll do it

• 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

What makes you a fit

• 2–4 years in a manufacturing and/or quality assurance capacity
• Blueprint literacy paired with skilled use of precision measuring tools
• Comfortable with basic math and geometry
• Calibration experience is required
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency
• Bevel gear manufacturing experience is a plus
• Confident working within a production‑floor CNC machining environment

Work setting

Production floor and CNC machining environment.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Growth opportunities within a quality‑driven manufacturing organization
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.