Metrology Lab Technician - 4/10 Schedule

Trans-Matic Mfg. Co; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans-Matic Mfg. Co in Michigan is seeking a Metrology Lab Technician to support production by performing regular inspections, tooling layouts, and basic programming for automatic lab equipment.

You will operate and maintain CMM, vision system, and other metrology lab equipment; familiarity with GD&T and blueprints; PPAP submissions; and contribute to continuous improvement while keeping a clean lab. You will also review lab information, work with multiple departments, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience using spreadsheets.
• Ability to read blueprints (including GD&T).
• Experience with metrology equipment and lab processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capable of using lab measurement equipment (manual & programmable).
• Able to perform basic programming for metrology equipment.
• Review and interpret Plex information per WI-QA-718.
• Maintain blueprints reading and GD&T skills.
• Understand lab operations and interact with other departments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Vision System

Optical Comparator

Computers

Job description

Support production operations with ability to perform regular production inspections & new tooling layouts by using any lab measurement equipment. Operates and maintains OGP, CMM, vision system, and all other Metrology lab equipment. In addition, must have the ability to perform basic programming for automatic lab equipment & complete a PPAP submission.

General Responsibilities

• Capable of using all lab manual & programmable measurement equipment.
• Able to complete basic programming for metrology equipment to measure parts efficiently & accurately.
• Plex information - review, interpret, & react appropriately (Ref WI-QA-718).
• Basic blueprint reading skills including GD & T.
• Understanding of lab operations, interactions with other departments, & purpose (ref. lab mission statement).
• Capable of using all lab activity logs properly.
• Contributes to continuous improvement activities.
• Responsible for maintaining a neat, clean, and well‑organized quality lab.
• Other appropriate duties as required by the Metrology Lab Manager.

Required Experience & Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience using spreadsheets.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMI/CQT certification or refresher course.
• Working knowledge of:
  • ISO 9000 / IATF 16949
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • R & R studies
  • Computers
  • Mechanical inspection and layout techniques
• Must be able to use:
  • Vision System
  • Optical Comparator
  • C.M.M. (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
  • Basic math skills
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Computers
• Minimum of three years’ experience in quality control or a related area (performing layout and sample submissions, capability studies, or, three years in quality at Trans‑Matic).
• Must be able to work independently and well under pressure.

Required Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills

• Excellent organization and time management.