Metrology Technician

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Metrology Technician in Gqeberha to ensure vehicle component quality and conformity through advanced measurement techniques. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, along with at least 5 years of experience in metrology. The role offers a salary range of R52 000 to R55 000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Metrology measuring experience.
• Minimum of 5 years measuring software experience.
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan suitable measures to meet customer quality requirements.
• Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components.
• Provide dimensional analysis to resolve production concerns.

Skills

Metrology measuring experience

Measuring software experience (PC-Dmis, GOM, Polyworks)

Programming experience of CMM facilities

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Knowledge of CAD software

Understanding of CMM maintenance

Interpretation of technical drawings

Understanding of vehicle manufacturing process

Problem solving skills

Planning and prioritisation skills

Education

National Diploma/Degree Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Metrology Technician position available in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics
• Minimum of 5 years Metrology measuring experience (Tactile or Optical)
• Minimum of 5 years measuring software experience (PC-Dmis, GOM, Polyworks)
• Offline and teach programming experience of CMM facilities
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of CAD software (Catia Preferable)
• Working understanding of CMM maintenance and TPM
• Interpretation of technical drawings
• Design and building of measuring fixtures
• Sound understanding of the vehicle manufacturing process (Press Shop, Body Shop, Assembly, purchase parts manufacturing)
• Problem solving/analytical thinking capability
• Planning and prioritisation skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop, define and plan suitable measures in order to meet customer requirements in respect of quality through prevention of problems and continuous improvement of product and service within an acceptable timeframe, this function is accountable for quality features and standards within a specific group
• Conduct dimensional measurement of vehicle components to ensure conformity to drawing specification
• Conduct detailed measurement and analysis to aid part approval process of internal and external supplier parts
• Provide dimensional analysis and problem-solving ability to successfully resolve production concerns and improve the overall product quality
• Conduct dimensional approval of vehicle components to ensure the successful release of components at the correct quality levels at relevant milestones
• Provide support to external supplier base to ensure correct Dimensional Metrology methods and principes are applied to requirements

Salary: R52 000 to R55 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.