Metrology Technician - Detroit Area

Metrology Technician | Detroit, MI

Salary Range: $51,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for precision measurement and ensuring quality standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Detroit area seeking skilled Metrology Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Metrology Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Detroit in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Grosse Pointe Park.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Detroit area that seek skilled Metrology Technicians. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Set up and operate coordinate measuring machines and optical comparators.
• Maintain calibration records and tool traceability to national standards.
• Support quality audits by providing measurement documentation.
• Calibrate gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools on a set schedule.
• Measure parts and assemblies to confirm they meet drawing tolerances.
• Record measurement data in logs and inspection reports.
• Run first article inspections at the start of production runs.
• Investigate out of tolerance parts and report findings to production and quality staff.

Recommended Qualifications

• Basic math skills including decimals and unit conversion.
• Attention to detail and consistent record keeping.
• Comfort working in a production floor environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate degree in metrology, quality, or a related technical field.
• Hands on experience programming or operating coordinate measuring machines.
• Familiarity with calibration software or quality management systems.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or similar credential.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Calibration Technician, Quality Technician, Dimensional Inspector, CMM Operator, Measurement Technician, Quality Inspector, Gauge Technician, Inspection Technician, Metrology Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at

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 at The Pivot Group Network 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.