Metrology Technician | Gladwin, MI
Salary Range: $56,000 - $83,000 depending on experience
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for precision measurement and ensuring quality standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Gladwin area seeking experienced Metrology Technicians to drive results.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Metrology Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Gladwin in Gladwin County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including West Branch, Standish, Hamilton, and Pinconning.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with multiple companies in the Gladwin area seeking experienced Metrology Technicians. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
Usual Responsibilities
- Investigate out of tolerance parts and report findings to production and quality staff.
- Set up and operate coordinate measuring machines and optical comparators.
- Maintain calibration records and tool traceability to national standards.
- Support quality audits by providing measurement documentation.
- Calibrate gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools on a set schedule.
- Measure parts and assemblies to confirm they meet drawing tolerances.
- Record measurement data in logs and inspection reports.
- Run first article inspections at the start of production runs.
Recommended Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Basic math skills including decimals and unit conversion.
- Attention to detail and consistent record keeping.
- Comfort working in a production floor environment.
Bonus Qualifications
- Associate degree in metrology, quality, or a related technical field.
- Hands on experience programming or operating coordinate measuring machines.
- Familiarity with calibration software or quality management systems.
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or similar credential.
- Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Gauge Technician, Inspection Technician, Metrology Specialist, Calibration Technician, Quality Technician, Dimensional Inspector, CMM Operator, Measurement Technician, Quality Inspector
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.