Metrology Technician – Mason Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Metrology Technician candidates for opportunities in and around Mason, Michigan. This role focuses on precision measurement, first article inspections, and calibration traceability to national standards.

Join our network to access roles with manufacturing partners across Michigan. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including decimals and unit conversion.
• Attention to detail and consistent record keeping.
• Comfort working in a production floor environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Run first article inspections at the start of production runs.
• Investigate out of tolerance parts and report findings to production and quality staff.
• Set up and operate coordinate measuring machines and optical comparators.
• Maintain calibration records and tool traceability to national standards.
• Support quality audits by providing measurement documentation.
• Calibrate gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools on a set schedule.
• Measure parts and assemblies to confirm they meet drawing tolerances.
• Record measurement data in logs and inspection reports.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Production floor experience

Precision measurement tools

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician

Associate degree in metrology or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Metrology Technician | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $52,000 – $79,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for precision measurement and ensuring quality standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Mason area seeking experienced Metrology Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Metrology Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Mason in Ingham County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Williamston, Webberville, Leslie, and Fowlerville.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mason region seeking Metrology Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Run first article inspections at the start of production runs.
• Investigate out of tolerance parts and report findings to production and quality staff.
• Set up and operate coordinate measuring machines and optical comparators.
• Maintain calibration records and tool traceability to national standards.
• Support quality audits by providing measurement documentation.
• Calibrate gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools on a set schedule.
• Measure parts and assemblies to confirm they meet drawing tolerances.
• Record measurement data in logs and inspection reports.

Recommended Qualifications

• Basic math skills including decimals and unit conversion.
• Attention to detail and consistent record keeping.
• Comfort working in a production floor environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with calibration software or quality management systems.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or similar credential.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Associate degree in metrology, quality, or a related technical field.
• Hands on experience programming or operating coordinate measuring machines.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Calibration Technician, Quality Technician, Dimensional Inspector, CMM Operator, Measurement Technician, Quality Inspector, Gauge Technician, Inspection Technician, Metrology Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support BASIC Calibration Assurance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Instructions History Continuous Improvement Attention To Detail Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Programming Records Preparation Data Analysis Software Maintenance

Salary Package:

$ 52,000.00 – 79,000.00 (US Dollar)