Quality Support, Gage Calibration, 2nd Shift

American Axle & Manufacturing; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Calibration Technician for the Newton, NC area to support measurement, calibration, inspection, and gage management across manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes maintaining traceability, completing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, and assisting with gage setup and inline measurement systems.

The technician will help analyze measurement variation, document repairs, and support assembly operations while adhering to ISO/IATF standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Two-year technical training in calibration, metrology, or related field preferred.
• Associates Degree in a technical field preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/ IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and minor repair of measurement equipment.
• Maintain calibration records in the gage management system.
• Assist in gage setup and repairs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Participate in MSA studies (Gage R&R, SPC).
• Prepare detailed reports and update the gage management system.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Calibration

Metrology

Gage repair

Quality inspection

Measurement systems analysis

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

Tools

Gage management software

Job description

## Quality Support, Gage Calibration, 2nd ShiftApplylocations: Newton, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JREQ-223500**Job Posting Title**Quality Support, Gage Calibration, 2nd Shift**Job Description Summary**Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and assembly operations in the areas of measurement, calibration, inspection, repair, and gage management. The Calibration Technician is responsible for maintaining measurement traceability, completing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, supporting measurement system analysis activities, troubleshooting measurement-related issues, and maintaining accurate records within the gage management system.**Job Description:*** Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.* Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and minor repair of dimensional, mechanical, torque, electrical, pressure, temperature, mass/scales, and other measurement equipment within demonstrated competency.* Complete calibrations in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer specifications, applicable standards/masters, and established acceptance criteria.* Troubleshoot & problem solve gage measurement issues. Resolve gage and measurement-system issues affecting manufacturing and assembly operations.* Learn and support assembly-line measuring station operation and adjustment, including nut runners, press stations, scales, and other inline measurement systems.* Maintain all required repair and calibration records (Gage Management System)* Receive and inspect repaired gages from outside sources.* Assist manufacturing and assembly associates with gage set-up.* Participate in MSA studies (Gage R & R, SPC).* Maintain standard/master gage calibration equipment.* Assist in the training of assembly and manufacturing associates in proper use and maintenance of gages.* Prepare detailed reports for management.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Calibration Leader within the scope of the position.* Update and maintain the gage management system.* Complete gage audits.* Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager**Required Skills and Education**6 months - 1 year of Automotive manufacturing experience. Two-year technical training in calibration, metrology, gage repair, precision measurement, quality inspection, or a related technical field is preferred. Associates Degree in a technical field is preferred. Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 certifications. **About Dauch:**Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.