Metrology Technician (Hourly)

Whirlpool, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool, Inc. in Fall River, MA seeks a Metrology Technician to develop, evaluate, and maintain precision calibration systems. You will define standards for length, mass, time, and temperature, ensuring instrumentation meets tight accuracy requirements.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, CMM operation, and expertise in uncertainty analysis. You will lead QA, engineering, and lab teams in selecting approved measurement standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years in maintenance, skilled trades, or coordinate measuring in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading engineering blueprints, GD&T and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain calibration systems.
• Define standards for base/derived units and ensure accuracy of measurements.
• Program, set up, and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Identify and reduce measurement uncertainty; conduct audits and root-cause analysis.
• Lead teams in selecting approved measurement standards and represent SME in standardization groups.
• Maintain production and facility equipment, including CNC, PLC, and robotics.

Skills

GD&T proficiency

CMM programming/setup

Blueprint reading

Metrology knowledge

Uncertainty analysis

Education

Associate Degree in technical or engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMs

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Plug & thread gauges

Metalworking tools

Job description

## Metrology Technician (Hourly)Fall River,Massachusetts,USAApply NowFind out how well you match with this job### **Role Overview**The Metrology Technician develops, evaluates, and maintains the sophisticated calibration systems used to measure physical and chemical phenomena. You will define the standards for length, mass, time, temperature, and electrical current, ensuring that all instrumentation meets rigorous accuracy and precision requirements. This is a highly technical role that combines physics, mathematics, and engineering to quantify and minimize measurement uncertainty.### **Key Responsibilities*** Measurement System Governance: Develop, evaluate, and maintain sophisticated calibration systems. Define the standards for base and derived units (length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, pressure, flow, velocity).* Precision Metrology & Inspection: Serve as the division expert for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Program, set up, and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). Use other precision tools like height gauges, optical comparators, and various plug and thread gauges.* Error Analysis & Quality Improvement: Identify and quantify sources of error (Uncertainty Analysis) and adjust measurement capabilities to minimize errors. Conduct process audits (Layered Process Audits) and perform root cause analysis (5W+1H, 5 Whys) to ensure quality compliance and defect prevention.* Analytical Testing & Claims Resolution: Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished products (e.g., purity, particle size, hardness). Inspect products at job sites to substantiate customer claims and formulate compensation offers.* Technical Leadership & Advocacy: Direct engineering, quality, and laboratory teams in the design and selection of approved measurement standards. Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and represent the organization in industrial standardization committees (such as NIST or ISO).* Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Perform general maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of production and facility equipment, including electrical, mechanical, CNC, PLC, and robot automation. May set up and operate metalworking tools to make and repair parts, and construct physical flow racks for continuous improvement initiatives.### **Physical Requirements*** Lifting & Mobility: Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance).* Work Environment: Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 40 feet) using ladders, platforms, and lifts, and in confined space areas.* Movement: Requires standing, walking, and moving freely throughout the plant and lab environment for extended periods.* Other: Good vision and excellent verbal/written communication skills are essential.### **Minimum Requirements*** Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. An Associate Degree in a technical or engineering discipline is strongly preferred.* Experience: Minimum of five (1) year Maintenance, Skilled Trades or coordinate measuring in a manufacturing environment.* Technical Knowledge: + Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering blueprints, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and electrical/mechanical schematics.