Metrology Technician

Full-time Senior Metrology Technician needed in Hutchinson, MN needed to take ownership of measurement systems across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and legacy production. Hourly rate $34-$37 per hour with excellent benefits.

This is a working lead role (70–80% hands-on) — you will be programming, running, troubleshooting, and improving measurement systems while also setting direction and standardizing how measurement is done.

This role is best suited for a highly skilled CMM programmer / metrology expert who wants real ownership, not just execution.

What You’ll Ow

nDay-to-day performance of all measurement systems (CMM, vision, laser, custom gaging

)Inspection strategy for new products (FAI, validation builds, early development support

)Measurement performance in production (speed, accuracy, repeatability

)Standardization of measurement methods across parts and program

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Work on high-precision, tight-tolerance componen

tsBe a go-to technical expert with real ownersh

ipDirect impact on both new product launches and production performan

ceOpportunity to shape how measurement is done, not just follow

itProgram, run, and optimize CMM and vision systems (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or simila

r)Build inspection strategies directly from prints and CAD mode

lsLead and execute MSA, GR&R, and capability studi

esTroubleshoot measurement issues and drive root cause resoluti

onMaintain calibration systems and ensure traceabili

tySupport validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new equipment and process

esPartner with engineering on GD&T interpretation and inspection approa

chReduce inspection cycle time without compromising accura

cyTrain and mentor technicians; write work instructions and establish standard wo

rkProvide design input on measurement fixture design and developmen

t.Support audits (ISO 13485, FD

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Qualificati

onsAssociate’s degree or equivalent hands-on experie

nce2-5 years in metrology, CMM programming, or precision measurem

entStrong, practical GD&T expertise (ASME Y14

.5)Proven ability to program and troubleshoot CMMs independen

tlyExperience supporting both NPI and production environme

ntsStrong understanding of MSA, GR&R, and measurement fundament

alsExperience with Minitab Measurement Systems Analysis (or equivalent statistical softwa

re)
Experience in medical device or tight-tolerance manufactu

ringExperience working directly from CAD models (not just pri

nts)Exposure to multiple platforms (CMM, vision, la

ser)Experience mentoring or leading other technic

iansASQ (CQT/CQE) or GD&T certifica

tion
What Success Looks

LikeNew products are inspection-ready without d

elaysGR&R and measurement capability are consistently s

trongInspection methods are standardized and repea

tableMeasurement issues are quickly identified and res

olvedCycle times improve without sacrificing acc