Metrology Technician

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a motivated Metrology Technician for its BladeworX facility in Cincinnati, OH. This hands-on role offers training to operate and program inspection equipment and develop deep dimensional measurement expertise under guidance from a Senior Metrologist and Site Quality Leader.

The position emphasizes growth in NPI environments with collaboration across machining, engineering, and quality teams, starting on a 1st shift in a manufacturing/lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associates or high school diploma required.
• Foundational GD&T and blueprint reading knowledge.
• Interest in programming and measurement concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate, program, and maintain inspection equipment (CMMs, vision systems, and other dimensional measurement tools).
• Assist with weekly inspection equipment calibrations to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Support creation and revision of inspection programs for turbine airfoil parts.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and document results and changes.

Skills

GD&T concepts

Blueprint reading

Dimensional measurement

CMM programming

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a motivated Metrology Technician to join our turbine airfoils machining NPI team at the BladeworX facility. Reporting to the Site Quality Leader and taking day-to-day technical direction from our Senior Metrologist, you will learn to operate and program our inspection equipment and grow into an increasingly independent contributor. This is a hands-on, development-oriented role for someone eager to build deep technical expertise in dimensional inspection and measurement science within a fast-paced New Product Introduction environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to operate, program, and maintain a range of inspection equipment (e.g., CMMs, vision systems, and other dimensional measurement tools) under the guidance of the Senior Metrologist.
• Assist with, and progressively take ownership of, weekly inspection equipment calibrations to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability.
• Support the creation and revision of inspection programs for new and existing turbine airfoil parts.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving of inspection equipment issues, measurement discrepancies, and hardware inspection non-conformances.
• Document inspection results, calibration records, and program changes in accordance with quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with machining, engineering, and quality teams to support NPI part qualification and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or a high school diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution

GE Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Foundational understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional measurement concepts.
• Familiarity with CMM operations or programming a plus (training provided).
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort learning new software.
• Ability to work 1st shift (6:30 am — 2:30 pm) in a manufacturing/lab environment.

Because this role is intended to develop over time, we are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Curiosity and a growth mindset — a genuine desire to learn the “why” behind measurement methods, not just the “how.”
• Strong problem-solving instincts — the ability to methodically break down inspection issues and non-conformances and work toward root cause.
• Attention to detail and precision — a natural rigor with data, tolerances, and documentation.
• Ownership and initiative — willingness to take responsibility for tasks and follow through with minimal supervision as skills develop.
• Collaboration and communication — comfort working closely with a mentor and cross-functional teams, and the ability to clearly explain findings.
• Adaptability and resilience — the capacity to thrive in a dynamic NPI environment where priorities and part designs evolve.
• Technical aptitude — an interest in programming, geometry/GD&T concepts, and mechanical systems.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No