Body Weld Quality Technician

Technician - Body Weld Metrology / Quality

Location: Georgetown, KY (Onsite)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic & International)
Overtime: Up to 25%

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Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Technician to support new model launches within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on body weld quality validation, tooling verification, and pre-production build support.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with portable CMM equipment, body structure validation, and automotive or aerospace metrology processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring part accuracy, tooling performance, and successful new model introduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect body weld tooling and verify part accuracy using portable CMM equipment
• Support new model and pre-production build activities
• Gather and analyze dimensional data from engineering systems and quality software
• Perform quality inspections using hand tools, fixtures, and measurement devices
• Troubleshoot tooling, fitment, and dimensional issues during trial builds
• Analyze quality data and provide feedback to engineering and project teams
• Support sheet metal sub-assembly and body build activities during launch events
• Maintain schedules and support project timelines
• Work collaboratively across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Automotive or Aerospace Quality Metrology experience
• Strong understanding of sheet metal quality inspection and body structure validation
• Experience using portable CMM equipment, scanners, or laser trackers
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed

Preferred Experience

• Experience with FARO, Vectorarm, Leica, Creaform, or similar portable CMM systems
• Familiarity with PolyWorks, CAM2, PC-DMIS, Scene, or similar inspection software
• Exposure to CATIA, 3D imaging, or digital engineering systems
• Automotive launch or pre-production experience
• Experience supporting body weld tooling and dimensional validation

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing production environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable supporting physical work in an active manufacturing setting

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to support advanced automotive manufacturing projects
• Work directly with cutting-edge metrology and quality technologies
• Be part of new model launches and pre-production development
• Collaborative team environment with strong technical exposure

If you enjoy hands-on quality work, dimensional analysis, and supporting new product launches, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to high-impact manufacturing programs.