Metrology Technician - Grandville Area
Job Description:
Metrology Technician | Grandville, MI
Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 depending on experience
Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Grandville seeking Metrology Technicians.
The Opportunity
We are working with companies in Grandville that are adding Metrology Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of measurement tools and equipment.
- Conduct precise dimensional measurements of manufactured parts, tooling, and assemblies using various metrology instruments.
- Operate and program advanced metrology equipment, including CMMs, optical comparators, and laser trackers.
- Analyze measurement data, interpret engineering drawings, and prepare detailed inspection reports.
- Identify and troubleshoot measurement discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, or out-of-tolerance conditions.
- Document and maintain accurate records of calibration activities, measurement results, and equipment history.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve measurement-related issues and support root cause analysis.
Recommended Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Metrology, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience and certification.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, schematics, and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
- Demonstrated ability to operate, program (if applicable), and troubleshoot various precision measurement equipment (e.g., CMMs, optical comparators, vision systems, hand tools).
- Solid understanding of metrology fundamentals, calibration processes, measurement uncertainty, and quality standards.
- Experience with metrology software for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience programming or scripting automated measurement routines (e.g., CMM, vision systems).
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles and software for data analysis.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture design or model manipulation.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Metrology Technician, Calibration Technician, Quality Control Technician, Measurement Technician, Dimensional Inspector, CMM Operator, Precision Measurement Technician, Gage Technician
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Required Skills:
Data Resume Offers Support Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma Calibration ROOT Analysis Data Collection Salary Hiring SolidWorks Partnerships Compensation History Inspection Quality Control Manufacturing AutoCAD Programming Records Preparation Data Analysis Software Maintenance Design Engineering
Salary Package:
$ 57,000.00 - 84,000.00 (US Dollar)