Senior Metrology Technician

JVT Advisors; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

JVT Advisors is seeking a Full-time Senior Metrology Technician in Hutchinson, MN. This role requires ownership of measurement systems and involves programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing various measurement systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CMM programming and strong GD&T expertise.

The position offers an hourly rate of $34-$37, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to new product introductions and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years in metrology, CMM programming, or precision measurement.
• Strong practical GD&T expertise (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience supporting both NPI and production environments.
• Strong understanding of MSA and GR&R.
• Exposure to multiple platforms (CMM, vision, laser).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of all measurement systems.
• Program, run, and optimize CMM and vision systems.
• Develop inspection strategies directly from prints and CAD models.
• Lead and execute MSA, GR&R, and capability studies.
• Trains and mentors technicians.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T expertise

Measurement Performance

Troubleshooting

Calibration systems

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Minitab or equivalent statistical software

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

Full-time Senior Metrology Technician needed in Hutchinson, MN needed to take ownership of measurement systems across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and legacy production. Hourly rate $34-$37 per hour with excellent benefits.

This is a working lead role (70-80% hands-on) - you will be programming, running, troubleshooting, and improving measurement systems while also setting direction and standardizing how measurement is done.

This role is best suited for a highly skilled CMM programmer / metrology expert who wants real ownership, not just execution.

What You’ll Own

• Day-to-day performance of all measurement systems (CMM, vision, laser, custom gaging
• Inspection strategy for new products (FAI, validation builds, early development support
• Measurement performance in production (speed, accuracy, repeatability
• Standardization of measurement methods across parts and program
• s
  Work on high-precision, tight-tolerance componen
• tsBe a go-to technical expert with real ownersh
• ipDirect impact on both new product launches and production performan
• aceOpportunity to shape how measurement is done, not just follow
• itProgram, run, and optimize CMM and vision systems (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or simila
• r)Build inspection strategies directly from prints and CAD mode
• lsLead and execute MSA, GR&R, and capability studi
• esTroubleshoot measurement issues and drive root cause resoluti
• onMaintain calibration systems and ensure traceabili
• tySupport validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new equipment and process
• esPartner with engineering on GD&T interpretation and inspection approa
• chReduce inspection cycle time without compromising accura
• cyTrain and mentor technicians; write work instructions and establish standard wo
• rkProvide design input on measurement fixture design and developmen

Qualifications

• onsAssociate’s degree or equivalent hands-on experie
• nce2-5+ years in metrology, CMM programming, or precision measurem
• entStrong, practical GD&T expertise (ASME Y14
• .5)Proven ability to program and troubleshoot CMMs independently
• tlyExperience supporting both NPI and production environme
• ntsStrong understanding of MSA, GR&R, and measurement fundament
• alsExperience with Minitab Measurement Systems Analysis (or equivalent statistical softwa
• re)Experience in medical device or tight-tolerance manufactu
• ringExperience working directly from CAD models (not just pri
• nts)Exposure to multiple platforms (CMM, vision, la
• ser)Experience mentoring or leading other technic
• iansASQ (CQT/CQE) or GD&T certifica
• tion

What Success Looks

• LikeNew products are inspection-ready without d
• elaysGR&R and measurement capability are consistently s
• trongInspection methods are standardized and repea
• tableMeasurement issues are quickly identified and res
• olvedCycle times improve without sacrificing acc