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Quality Metrologist

DC Machine

DC Machine

Quality Assurance
Summerville, SC, USA
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

JOB PURPOSE

CNC quality metrologists use a variety of tools like micrometers, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and laser trackers to measure dimensions, geometry, and surface finish of CNC-machined parts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Inspects, adjusts, and verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications. Recommends changes or modifications. Calibrates gauges and documents results.
  • Monitors and maintains a clean and well-organized gage lab.
  • Delivers all required gages to Operators during set-ups of each process.
  • Sets precision gages at cell for production.
  • Monitors and maintains out of calibration report on a weekly basis.
  • Conducts and manages all calibrations requirements
  • Maintains records of equipment calibration.
  • Create programs on CMM and other lab equipment.
  • Supports and maintains quality calibration procedures to ensure production time is optimized.
  • Work alongside quality to ensure proper gauges are correct in areas of operation.
  • Must have the ability to train other QA and manufacturing personnel in the operation and handling of measuring equipment.
  • Adhere to guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe handling, removal, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
  • All other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must have experience of 3 to 5 years CMM programing and understanding of GD&T
  • Maintain a positive attitude, self-driven, be goal-oriented and focused on the overall strategic picture of the organization, and follow through with tasks assigned
  • Knowledge of quality, material processing, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision; and the flexibility to quickly address new directions/concerns with management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must effectively work as part of a team.
  • Must be dependable
  • Must always maintain professionalism and confidentiality
  • Working knowledge of pallet jack and/or forklift certified is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed primarily in high-volume manufacturing environment, working with chemicals, and handling of materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend (or a combination of those) for up to 8-10 hours per day as required. Must have the ability to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. DC Machine may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.