Metrology Technician
Job Description:Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we're pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Metrology Technician to support in the Quality Lab - Inspections, Analysis, Testing, Documentation. Metrology Lab Support for Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers in measuring and testing. Track Metrology and Inspection Projects and Report on Status.
You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Quality and Inspection Planning
- Develops inspection strategies based on best practices, ASME standards, and business needs.
- Facilitates and coordinates inspection related continuous improvement plans.
- Establishes and Implements an effective calibration system for gages and instruments.
- Coordinate outside Calibration Services to conduct calibration on devices and equipment, when necessary.
- Support engineering & design with critical dimension analysis and dimensional measurement planning based on ASME standards.
- Support CAPEX documentation for Metrology Equipment and Instrumentation.
Part Measurement and Part Qualification
- Sets-up data collection parameters for inspection measurements where required.
- ASME GDTP Technologist level certification 2009 (preferred).
- Interprets Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to identify product inspection requirements.
- Creates, edits, and serves as technical expert for inspection programs utilizing, CALYPSO, and INSPEC metrology inspection.
- Develop new inspection techniques as required.
- Support and assist in evaluating new metrology instrumentation.
- Develops methods of attribute and variable gage evaluations to consider calibration frequencies, gauge life, fit for purpose evaluations.
- Performs 1st Article inspection or of newly developed parts or products (when applicable).
- Documentation of Gauge R&R/test method validation and engineering reports.
- Documentation of work instructions for gauge usage or set-up instructions.
Design Assistance and Training
- Participates in design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure that conformance to specifications, Design for Inspection (inspectability), reliability, and quality system objectives are met.
- Utilize CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) to design development of inspection gages and fixtures to ensure minimum measurement error during inspection.
- Assist engineers with qualification and validation of new or changed tooling or parts.
- Work from written or verbal instructions, detailed engineering drawings, and interrogate 3D models to establish inspection criteria and measurements.
- Training of QA/Manufacturing/Engineering personnel to execute measurement methods and inspection equipment operations.
What TOOLS you'll bring with you:- A High School Diploma and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Metrology in a Lab Environment.
- 5 years CMM/Scanning/VMM programming is required utilizing CALYPSO, and INSPEC or other similar programming is required.
- College or Technical degree in a field related to Engineering or Science (preferred).
- ASME GDTP Technologist level certification 2009 (preferred).
- Proficient in set-up and operation of inspection equipment.
- Proficient in Gauge R&R and test method validation.
- Ability to apply the scientific method and root cause analysis tools to investigate metrology challenges.
- Proficient in MSA metrology methods.
- Proficient in mathematical applications- Algebra, Geometry, & Trigonometry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Good working knowledge of SPC and Minitab.
- Curiosity, enjoys investigating problems, understanding, and learning.
- Experience presenting findings and proposals in meeting environment before 3-10 people.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills are required.
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, experience training and presenting a plus.
- Knowledge of mechanical inspection methods and tools used to determine product acceptance.
- Ability to investigate and learn new technologies within metrology.
- Familiarity with Lean and 5S techniques a plus.
- Familiarity with statistical tools, and analysis software and methods.
- Familiarity with risk analysis.
- Work independently on routine tasks with high attention to detail.
- An ability to work cross functionally and promote good working relationships with other teams, to determine priorities, state challenges productively, and solve problems is required.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
We provide these great perks and benefits:- Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous 401(k) savings plan.
- Education assistance.
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
