Metrology Technician (Decatur)

Job Title: Metrology Technician

Location: Decatur, AL, 35601

Duration: 1 Month

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $29.00-$39.00/HR

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client, is a worldleading cancer treatment and research institution based in Manhattan, New York. Founded in 1884, Our client is now a premier National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center. Its integrated care model bridges personalized patient treatment with innovative translational research in cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, and more. The institution remains committed to “ending cancer for life” through toptier clinical care, ambitious research programming, and ongoing clinical trials.

Job Description:

• Performs calibration, verification, and functional checks of measurement and test equipment (M&TE), including dimensional, mechanical, and electrical instruments.
• Ensures all work aligns with internal calibration standards and applicable external requirements.
• Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data to determine accuracy requirements.
• Interprets tolerances and GD&T to select proper calibration methods, equipment, and measurement setups.
• Conducts routine and moderately complex calibrations using approved procedures, reference standards, and precision tools.
• Evaluates measurement results, identifies out of tolerance conditions, and documents findings accurately.
• Maintains complete and compliant calibration records, including results, certifications, measurement uncertainty considerations, and traceability data, within the calibration management system.
• Performs incoming inspection and verification of new or outsourced calibrated equipment, ensuring certificates meet traceability and accuracy requirements.
• Provides technical support for equipment discrepancies, measurement issues, and out of tolerance investigations.
• Works with Quality and Engineering to assist in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Applies GD&T knowledge when validating tooling, fixtures, and measurement setups to confirm alignment with engineering intent and capability requirements.
• Supports improvements to calibration procedures, work instructions, and documentation processes to enhance consistency and accuracy.
• Provides user guidance on proper care, use, and handling of calibrated equipment to maintain accuracy and reduce risk of damage.
• Supports internal audits and assessments by supplying calibration data and explaining metrology processes as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of experience.
• Experience performing calibration or precision measurement using dimensional/mechanical instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, torque, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 principles (traceability, calibration documentation, measurement uncertainty basics).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality system expectations as they relate to calibration, documentation, and equipment control.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record calibration or measurement results.
• Experience using a calibration management or documentation system.

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