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The Pivot Group Network

Metrology Technician - East Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Network, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823

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Salary Range:

$51,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision measurement and ensuring quality standards? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in East Lansing seeking experienced Metrology Technicians.

The Opportunity We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the East Lansing region seeking Metrology Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

Perform calibration, verification, and preventative maintenance of measurement equipment and gages.

Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other advanced metrology instruments.

Analyze measurement data, identify deviations, and generate detailed inspection reports.

Troubleshoot and repair measurement instruments, fixtures, and systems.

Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Develop, document, and maintain calibration procedures and work instructions.

Provide technical support to production and quality teams on measurement techniques and equipment usage.

Recommended Qualifications

Proficiency in operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and other precision measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, optical comparators).

Strong understanding and practical application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.

Ability to read, interpret, and work from complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

Experience with calibration procedures, measurement uncertainty, and maintaining traceability of measurement standards.

Familiarity with metrology software packages (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso) and data analysis tools.

Associate's degree in Metrology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with non-contact measurement systems (e.g., laser scanning, vision systems, structured light).

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for model-based inspection or CMM programming.

Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles and software applications in a manufacturing context.

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or other relevant metrology certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply Metrology Technician, Calibration Technician, Measurement Technician, Quality Control Technician, CMM Operator, CMM Technician, Precision Inspector, Dimensional Inspector, Metrology Lab Technician, Quality Metrology Technician

Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.

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