Metrology Technician

Your life at Canam Bridges
As a Metrologist at Canam Bridges, you will be responsible for taking factory measurements using “Station Total” and “Laser Tracker Faro” surveying tools. Your analytical mind will allow you to use your 3D vision superpowers to complete dimensional measurements. To break your routine, you will alternate between taking factory measurements, recording data, and writing reports. Your computer knowledge will make you an expert in AutoCAD and Polyworks.

That said, it is your team that will give you the most satisfaction, because at Canam Bridges, we are a solid combination of expertise and pride!

Job Description
Assist Plant Manager and production staff in developing production plans, ensure production objectives are met, offer recommendations, and implement production events and programs. The Metrologist is responsible for performing such work consistent with the company’s corporate mission, values, and departmental financial objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the production-planning process, schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Read and analyze data, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production productivity and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Identify direct and indirect labor issues and production problems, make recommendations, and assist management in developing a corrective action plan.
• Compile production planning notes, sketches, prints, schedules, contract documents and specifications into a formal build plan.
• Aid in the detailing and manipulation of models to accommodate additional views for fabrication per planning session. Assist on designing fixtures and jigs to aid fabrication.
• Responsible for conventional and CNC machining, to include managing direct labor to accomplish coverage on equipment in support of production needs.
• Train and assist production members in the operation of conventional and CNC machining equipment in line with formal build plans.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or experience in detailing and fabrication.
• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to production or productivity problems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Tekla, Feature Cam, Polyworks, Station Total, Laser Tracker Faro, and other software preferred.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking, so others will understand.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Must be able to schedule events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Additional Information

Work Environment
General office and production environment. Daily exposure to computer display and shop environment.

Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at lo and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.