Quality Metrologist

Palmetto State Armory L•Summerville, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CNC quality metrologists use a variety of tools like micrometers, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and laser trackers to measure dimensions, geometry, and surface finish of CNC-machined parts.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have experience of 3 to 5 years CMM programing and understanding of GD&T
Maintain a positive attitude, self-driven, be goal-oriented and focused on the overall strategic picture of the organization, and follow through with tasks assigned
Knowledge of quality, material processing, machining, and assembly processes.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; and the flexibility to quickly address new directions/concerns with management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must effectively work as part of a team.
Must be dependable
Must always maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend (or a combination of those) for up to 8-10 hours per day as required.
Must have the ability to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis.
This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. DC Machine may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of pallet jack and/or forklift certified is preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects, adjusts, and verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications. Recommends changes or modifications. Calibrates gauges and documents results.
Monitors and maintains a clean and well-organized gage lab.
Delivers all required gages to Operators during set-ups of each process.
Sets precision gages at cell for production.
Monitors and maintains out of calibration report on a weekly basis.
Conducts and manages all calibrations requirements
Maintains records of equipment calibration.
Create programs on CMM and other lab equipment.
Supports and maintains quality calibration procedures to ensure production time is optimized.
Work alongside quality to ensure proper gauges are correct in areas of operation.
Must have the ability to train other QA and manufacturing personnel in the operation and handling of measuring equipment.
Adhere to guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe handling, removal, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
All other job duties as assigned.