Precision Metrology Technician — Nuclear QC & CMM Expert

BWXT; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 35,762 - 54,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Quality Control Technician / Metrology Specialist to ensure measurement accuracy, validate manufacturing processes, and support prototype development and production readiness in a high‑precision environment where precision and reliability matter.

You will operate CMMs, develop Calypso inspection programs, analyze results, prepare dimensional reports, and assist with FAI, MRB and process validation activities. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience performing dimensional inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and interpreting GD&T.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain DOE clearance.
• Associate degree or technical degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final dimensional inspections.
• Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify critical product characteristics.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to support inspection and validation activities.
• Develop, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs.
• Analyze inspection results and generate dimensional reports.
• Troubleshoot measurement and inspection issues.

Skills

Calypso Programming

CMM Operation

Precision Dimensional Inspection

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Receiving Inspection

FAI

Inspection Reporting

Precision Measurement Techniques

Education

Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Quality Technology, Metrology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss CMM platforms

Calypso software

PC-DMIS

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Quality Control Technician / Metrology Specialist to ensure measurement accuracy, validate manufacturing processes, and support prototype development and production readiness in a high‑precision environment where precision and reliability matter.

You will operate CMMs, develop Calypso inspection programs, analyze results, prepare dimensional reports, and assist with FAI, MRB and process validation activities. U.S.