Tool & Gauge Quality Technician

Momentive Technologies•Strongsville, OH

About The Position

The Tool & Gauge Quality Technician supports the quality function at Momentive Technologies and is responsible for calibration, maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of approximately 1,400 precision measurement devices. Equipment includes micrometers, calipers, CMMs, microscopes, pyrometers, analytical balances, and industrial scales. The technician ensures measurement equipment used in production, quality control, and R&D meets accuracy, reliability, and compliance standards. Working with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and R&D teams, the technician manages calibration, verification, troubleshooting, repair coordination, and documentation. The role also maintains the metrology system through routine calibration scheduling and performance, capability studies such as G&R, and proper gauge storage, handling, and traceability.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong understanding of dimensional metrology principles and calibration techniques.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Strong familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:D quality system requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a large, diverse equipment inventory.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
High degree of organization and personal accountability.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two-year technical or engineering degree.
Three to five 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, such as CMMs, XRF analyzers, pyrometers, pressure transducers, and analytical balances.
Hands-on experience operating CMMs and using CMM software.
Familiarity with analytical instruments, particularly XRF and pyrometers.
Proficiency with calibration management systems, including SAP or QT9.
Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced calibration of dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and analytical measurement tools.
Maintain and troubleshoot measurement equipment.
Document calibration results, adjustments, and out-of-tolerance conditions in accordance with internal procedures and external standards.
Manage the 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 laboratories when outsourcing is required.
Evaluate new measurement equipment.
Ensure measurement devices meet accuracy requirements and are traceable 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.
Provide technical support for measurement issues on the production floor.
Assist engineering and quality teams with measurement method development and capability studies.