Metrology Technician - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Employee pricing for Milwaukee tools

Education assistance

Training and career development

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Metrology Technician to join our growing Quality Metrology team. You will work with metrology equipment to generate precise data and support data-driven decisions across Milwaukee Tool products.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in manufacturing and inspection, with the ability to learn measurement systems and GD&T. This on-site role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct metrology experience.
• Ability to translate blueprints with GD&T into measurement strategies.
• Experience reading engineering drawings or assembly diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate metrology equipment to generate data.
• Translate blueprints with GD&T into measurement strategies.
• Communicate with engineers about experimental intent and requirements.
• Record data through Excel and PowerPoint.
• Present data to requestors in person or virtually.
• Adhere to 5S and safety requirements in the work area.

Skills

Metrology experience

Engineering drawings

3D spatial thinking

Problem-solving

Communication with engineers

Education

Relevant degree or specialized training

AUKOM Certifications

Nondestructive Testing certification (ANST NDT)

GD&T training

Tools

CNC CMM

Zeiss Calypso

Modular fixture plates design/build

3D modeling and CAD

Machining experience

Job description

Are you a fan of Milwaukee Tool products? Join us behind the scenes, and you’ll be empowered every day to do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the field. You’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the tools industry to make it happen.

Our quality team is utilizing cutting edge metrology equipment to keep our innovative tools the market leaders in performance and reliability!

Being on the R&D side of the business means every task assigned to you may be different. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in manufacturing and inspection that allows them to become knowledgeable on all measurement equipment through internal and external training.

Your role on our team:

The Metrology Technician is a vital part of a growing Quality Metrology team. This team is responsible for accurate and timely data across the entire array of Milwaukee Tool products. What you’ll do goes beyond standard conformance inspection. This role provides ample opportunity to grow your career in various paths including reverse engineering and failure analysis!

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Safely operate metrology equipment to generate requested data
• Translate blueprints with advanced GD&T into measurement strategies
• Communicate with engineers/requestors about their experimental intent
• Record data through Excel and PowerPoint
• Interact with requestors in-person or virtually to effectively present data
• Adhere to all 5S and safety requirements in the work area.

The TOOLS you will need to bring with you:

• 7+ years of direct metrology experience
• Prior experience with any CNC CMM, Zeiss Calypso preferred
• Design and build work holding using modular fixture plates
• Problem-solving skills and technical aptitude (e.g., have you built a computer, done car/home repairs, DIY remodeling, woodworking, 3D printing, etc.?)
• 3D spatial thinking
• Experience reading engineering drawings or assembly diagrams
• Able to react to change effectively in a team setting and handle multiple tasks as assigned

Other TOOLS that are nice to have:

• Degree or specialized training related to Inspection/Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering
• AUKOM Certifications
• Nondestructive Testing certification (ANST NDT)
• Formal Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) training
• Machining experience
• 3D modeling and CAD

Working conditions

Office Environment

• Temperature controlled laboratory
• Sometimes work within a few feet of other workers

Cultural values:

• Teamwork: Works in team setting, aware of others, and can cover others when needed.
• Leadership: Knows how to build consensus. Knows when to ask why.
• Intellectual curiosity and humility: Interested in new individual and team challenges.
• Focus and Execution: Can self-motivate and remain focused for high output.
• Gritty & Agile: Stick with tough problems to drive solution, moves to the next problem quickly.
• Deals with Ambiguity: Able to react to change effectively and handle other tasks as assigned.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Employee pricing for Milwaukee products
• Education Assistance
• Training and Career development opportunities
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.