Metrology Technician (Hourly)

Whirlpool•Fall River, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Technician develops, evaluates, and maintains the sophisticated calibration systems used to measure physical and chemical phenomena. You will define the standards for length, mass, time, temperature, and electrical current, ensuring that all instrumentation meets rigorous accuracy and precision requirements. This is a highly technical role that combines physics, mathematics, and engineering to quantify and minimize measurement uncertainty.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of five (5) years of documented, combined experience in Metrology, CMM Programming, or Industrial Maintenance/Skilled Trades in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering blueprints, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and electrical/mechanical schematics.
Demonstrated experience with CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS) and various precision measurement tools.
Working knowledge of industrial maintenance, including troubleshooting PLC logic (e.g., Allen Bradley), VFDs, CNC, and 480V electrical systems.
Ability to apply statistical analysis and execute Measurement System Evaluations (MSE) and Gage R&R studies.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree in a technical or engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship, State Journeyman Card in a relevant trade, or ASQ Certified Quality Technician is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and maintain sophisticated calibration systems.
Define the standards for base and derived units (length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, pressure, flow, velocity).
Serve as the division expert for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Program, set up, and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
Use other precision tools like height gauges, optical comparators, and various plug and thread gauges.
Identify and quantify sources of error (Uncertainty Analysis) and adjust measurement capabilities to minimize errors.
Conduct process audits (Layered Process Audits) and perform root cause analysis (5W+1H, 5 Whys) to ensure quality compliance and defect prevention.
Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished products (e.g., purity, particle size, hardness).
Inspect products at job sites to substantiate customer claims and formulate compensation offers.
Direct engineering, quality, and laboratory teams in the design and selection of approved measurement standards.
Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and represent the organization in industrial standardization committees (such as NIST or ISO).
Perform general maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of production and facility equipment, including electrical, mechanical, CNC, PLC, and robot automation.
May set up and operate metalworking tools to make and repair parts, and construct physical flow racks for continuous improvement initiatives.