Metrology Quality Technician

Metrology Quality Technician

Requisition : 86399-0

This role is primarily responsible for inspecting machined parts with the use of a CMM in the Metrology Quality Lab. You will be responsible for selecting the inspection methodologies and verifying acceptance criteria. You will provide assistance to the operators, machinists, and quality engineers for line‑side inspection of CNC machined components, as well as first‑piece inspections, in‑process inspection, final inspections, and first‑article inspections.

7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday–Thursday or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday–Friday (weekday shift).

• Operate and/or program CMMs, measure dimensions using precision instruments and basic inspection tools (micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc.) to ensure product meets specifications and drawings.
• Calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate calibration records in the database.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and perform dimensional and physical inspection of mechanical parts.
• Apply expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and communicate interpretation to machinists.
• Develop inspection reports for new products, first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspection of machined features to ensure conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Report findings to machinists, supervisors, and management.
• Solve for unknown values using algebra, trigonometry, or geometry.
• Initiate reject tags, discrepancy reports, and inspection reports in accordance with company‑approved plans and procedures.
• Respond to any Stop Work or On‑Hold situations involving quality or process issues.
• Perform any duties, tasks or projects assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager.
• Conduct routine dimensional and visual inspections utilizing precision instruments and tools.
• Provide technical and non‑technical guidance to team members and clients.
• Generate inspection reports and spreadsheets for data collection and client specifications.
• Coordinate critical equipment management and instrumentation through proper maintenance to ensure quality calibration and maximum performance.

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing, machining, quality control/quality assurance, or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years in manufacturing or CNC machining, or equivalent experience in quality inspection in a CNC manufacturing environment or related field.

• Experience with CMM programming (MCOSMOS, PCDIMS).
• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Inspector.
• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Technician.
• Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.