Precision Metrology Technician - CMM & 3D Scanning Expert

Nelson Connects; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects is seeking a Metrology Technician to join our Shop Team in Oakland, CA. You will program and operate CMMs, optical measurement systems, and 3D scanners to verify parts against GD&T requirements and drawings, while developing fixturing and datum strategies for repeatable, accurate measurements.

You will support manufacturing and engineering by providing timely, actionable inspection data, performing first article and dimensional inspections, and contributing to calibration

Qualifications

• Experience operating and programming CMMs and 3D scanners per GD&T requirements.
• Ability to develop fixturing and datum strategies for repeatable measurements.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and conducting inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and communication of measurement results.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs, optical measurement systems, and 3D scanners to inspect parts.
• Develop fixturing and datum strategies for accuracy.
• Respond to inspection requests and communicate results clearly.
• Perform first article and dimensional inspections and generate reports.
• Maintain calibration schedules and monitor instrument condition.
• Conduct gage R&R studies to evaluate accuracy.
• Identify dimensional issues and collaborate with machinists and engineers.
• Follow safety, training, and shop standards.
• Provide timely measurement data to manufacturing and engineering.

Skills

CMMs

GD&T

3D scanning

Optical measurement

Measurement uncertainty

Data reporting

Fixturing design

Gage R&R

Calibration

Inspection planning

Tools

CMM software

Scan-to-CAD workflows

Job description

Nelson Connects is seeking a Metrology Technician to join our Shop Team in Oakland, CA. You will program and operate CMMs, optical measurement systems, and 3D scanners to verify parts against GD&T requirements and drawings, while developing fixturing and datum strategies for repeatable, accurate measurements.

You will support manufacturing and engineering by providing timely, actionable inspection data, performing first article and dimensional inspections, and contributing to calibration