Tool & Gauge Quality Technician

Momentive Technologies; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Momentive Technologies in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Tools & Gauge Quality Technician to calibrate, maintain, and manage hundreds of precision gauges and metrology devices. You will work with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and R&D to ensure accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree, 3–5 years metrology experience, CQT/CQI/CCT certifications, and hands-on experience with CMMs, XRF, and pyrometers.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical or engineering degree.
• 3-5 years of metrology or calibration experience.
• ASQ CQT/CQI/CCT certifications.
• Formal metrology training (NCSLI or NAVSEA).
• Hands-on with CMMs (operation & software).
• Familiar with XRF & pyrometers.
• Proficiency with calibration systems (SAP, QT9).
• Experience with Minitab for statistics.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Calibration & maintenance of measurement tools; document results.
• Equipment management: lifecycle, inventory, traceability.
• Support audits and root-cause analysis for measurement discrepancies.
• Provide technical support for measurement issues on the production floor.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Gauge management

Precision measurement

CMM operation

Minitab

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Education

Two-year technical or engineering degree

Tools

CMMs

XRF analyzers

Pyrometers

Pressure transducers

Analytical balances

SAP

QT9

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufactures ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices, and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications. Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com

Tools & Gauge Quality Technician

The Tool & Gauge Quality Technician plays a critical role in supporting the quality function within Momentive Technologies. The role is responsible for the calibration, maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of approximately 1,400 precision measurement devices, including micrometers, calipers, CMMs, microscopes, pyrometers, analytical balances, and industrial scales. This role ensures that all measurement equipment used in production, quality control, and R&D meets required accuracy, reliability, and compliance standards. Working closely with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and R&D teams, the technician manages the full lifecycle of measurement devices – including calibration, verification, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and documentation. They maintain the integrity of the metrology system by scheduling and performing routine calibrations, conducting capability studies (such as G&R), and ensuring proper storage, handling, and traceability of gauges.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibration & Maintenance: Perform routine and advanced calibration of dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and analytical measurement tools. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment. Document calibration results, adjustments, and out-of-tolerance conditions in accordance with internal procedures and external standards.
• Equipment Management: Manage the full lifecycle of gauges and instruments, including inventory control, scheduling, labeling, and traceability. Maintain calibration records to support ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulatory requirements. Coordinate with external calibration labs when outsourcing is required. Evaluate new measurement equipment.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all measurement devices meet required accuracy and traceability to NIST or equivalent standards. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and technical explanations. Investigate measurement discrepancies and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for measurement issues on the production floor. Assist engineering and quality teams with measurement method development and capability studies.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of dimensional metrology principles and calibration techniques. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and technical specifications. Strong familiarity with ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:D quality system requirements. Minimum two-year technical or engineering degree. 3-5 years of experience in metrology, calibration, tool and gauge management, or precision measurement. ASQ certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CCT. Formal metrology training, including NCSLI or NAVSEA programs. OEM training on precision measurement equipment (e.g., CMMs, XRF analyzers, pyrometers, pressure transducers, analytical balances). Hands-on experience with CMMs, including operation and software. Familiarity with analytical instruments, particularly XRF and pyrometers (highly desirable). Proficiency with calibration management systems, including SAP or QT9. Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent documentation and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage large, diverse equipment inventory. Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. High degree in organization and personal accountability.

Salary and Benefits

Our Tools & Gauge Quality Technician will earn an industry-leading hourly wage starting at $34.49 per hour with eligibility for overtime pay when applicable.

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program

Company Culture

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we’re shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that’s driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote, and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Accessibility Guidelines

We are committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are constantly making improvements to comply with the spirit of the “Americans with Disabilities Act”, and the We Content Accessibility Guidelines. If any of the information on the website is not accessible to you due to a disability, please contact us via phone at [phone]. Please provide the location of the inaccessible information and the format you wish to have the information presented, and we will be happy to send it to you, either via your email address or a separate mailing address you provide. If you prefer, you may contact us and we will be happy to assist you with the application process.

Additional Information

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, the company’s ultra-high-purity quartz products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries. The company is the world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions and has an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and its customers are reshaping the world.