Metrology Technician

GE Aerospace; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Metrology Technician to join the turbine airfoils NPI team at the BladeworX facility. You will learn to operate and program inspection equipment and grow into a more independent contributor under the Senior Metrologist.

This hands-on role builds deep expertise in dimensional inspection within a fast-paced NPI environment. Responsibilities include calibrations, program creation, troubleshooting, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional measurement concepts.
• Familiarity with CMM operations or programming is a plus (training provided).
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort learning new software.

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.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Dimensional measurement

CMM familiarity

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma

Tools

CMM programming

Vision systems

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.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

• 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

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