MetrologistCMM operator

International Automotive Components; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Automotive Components is seeking a Metrologist/CMM Operator to join our quality team. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication to support safety and quality initiatives.

You will develop CMM programs, maintain gage control systems, train staff, and collaborate with Quality Engineers on part submissions and validations. A background in GD&T and precision measurement is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a CMM programmer in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Quality from a college/university or technical school
• Must have outstanding analytical skills
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication
• Knowledgeable in problem-solving methods (8D, 5-WHY, 5P)
• Proven ability to program CMMs from electronic drawings or via reverse engineering
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings
• Thorough GD&T knowledge

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and participate in safety and quality activities
• Develop and maintain CMM work instructions
• Perform part layouts/inspections using precision measuring instruments
• Support Quality Engineers in meeting part submission requirements and validation
• Provide documented inspection reports and explanations of results
• Develop and maintain gage control systems
• Train others to run inspection programs on the CMM
• Participate in corrective actions and improve gage/control processes
• Maintain knowledge of current inspection technology and introduce as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by Quality Manager

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or Quality

B.S. preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauge

Gage blocks

Gage pins

Job description

About the Metrologist/CMM Operator position

We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to join our team. You should possess a trained eye for detail, be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and excellent comprehension of quality standards are also required.

Metrologist responsibilities are:

• Plan, promote, and participate in activities to support safety and quality.

• Participate as a Trainer when needed.

• Develop and maintain CMM work instructions.

• Perform part layouts/inspections using precision measuring instruments including: micrometers, calipers, height gage, pin gages, gage blocks, comparator, bore gages, thread gages, and spectrophotometer, etc.

• Support the Quality Engineers in meeting part submission requirements and/or validation

• Provide documented reports and explanation of inspection results.

• Performs capability studies as required by internal or external customers.

• Develop and maintain the gage control systems.

• Develop and maintain work instructions on proper use of inspection fixtures/gages.

• Train others to run existing inspection programs on the CMM.

• Participate in corrective action investigations and resulting action items.

• Make recommendations for overall improvement of the gage control systems and layout processes.

• Maintain knowledge of current industry inspection technology and techniques. Introduce these into the facility as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Metrologist requirements are:

• 3+ years experience as a CMM programmer in an automotive manufacturing environment

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Quality from a college/university or technical school. B.S preferred.

• Must have outstanding analytical skills.

• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in various problem-solving methods, including: 8D, 5-WHY, 5P, etc.

• Proven ability to use various precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gage, gage blocks gage pins, etc.

• Proficient in writing, editing and running CMM programs for complex parts and components. Must be able to program from electronic drawing files or "reverse engineer" a program from a part alone.

• Proficient in the ability to measure parts on a fixed gage or in the free-state

• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings

• Thorough and in-depth working knowledge and hands‑on experience with GD&T.