Metrology Technician

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Job Summary

Principle Accountabilities:
• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimension features of products conform to the design features
• Program and use CMM, OGP, vision systems, and form tracking systems
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements
• Utilize inspection measurement tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, comparators etc.)
• Troubleshooting OGP and CMM programs and system malfunctions
• Optimize inspection methods to expedite inspections and manage equipment capacity
• Train colleagues / technicians/inspectors on vision system (i.e. - OGP) and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) operation for parts being ran on production floor
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes
• Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to evaluate measurement methods
• Perform tests and records data on spreadsheets
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes
• Provide support for Corrective Action investigation

• Perform tests and records data on spreadsheets
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes
• Provide support for Corrective Action investigation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Demonstrates technical skills. Requires basic competency related to function. Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications including ISO/ASME GD&T. Demonstrates basic functional and/or process knowledge and participates in process. Utilize Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics (in relation to SPC) and basic math problem solving skills. Basic Knowledge of Quality Control practices. Has awareness of Flex technologies/ techniques. Requires the ability to utilize charts, tables and specifications, and operate a variety of measuring instruments. Basic understanding of typical quality tools, such as 8d, statistical process control, FEMA and control plans. Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, data entry, office software to include word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation package. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Demonstrates advanced technical skills. Demonstrates detailed functional knowledge and may lead process. Has awareness of new technologies/ techniques.

High nowledge in Hexagon CMM and PC-DMIS Software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Vision and/or Coordinate Measurement Machine certificate (Measure X, MeasureMind, Calypso), or relevant experience. ASQ certification as CQT, or CQI, preferred

Scope / Impact:
May assist in developing goals/targets of line or department

Decision Making / Discretion:
Can perform analyses/work using some independent judgment. Decisions affect tasks and products

Supervision / Leadership:
May instruct other employees

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. Ability to handle small components

Availavility

Shift Change Availavility

Critical Knowledge

High Knowledge in Hexagon CMM and PC-DMIS Software

Principle Accountabilities:
• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimension features of products conform to the design features
• Program and use CMM, OGP, vision systems, and form tracking systems
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality inspectors and production personnel

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. Ability to handle small components

Job Category
Quality

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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