Position Summary
The Quality Gage Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Acme’s gage room and for ensuring that production has the calibrated, functioning measurement tools it needs — when it needs them. This role is the backbone of Acme’s measurement system: if a gage is out of calibration, late to the floor, or not functioning properly, production and quality both suffer.
The right person is detail-oriented, methodical, and takes genuine pride in the accuracy and reliability of the tools they manage. This role works directly with Quality, Engineering, and production teams across both shifts and is a critical part of Acme’s ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management system.
Essential Responsibilities
Gage Room Operations & Issuance
- Maintain the gage room in a clean, organized, and controlled condition at all times
- Issue gages, fixtures, and measurement tools to production personnel ahead of scheduled job needs
- Track gage location, assignment, and return using the calibration management system or equivalent log
- Coordinate with production supervisors and setup machinists to anticipate gage needs by shift and job
- Receive returned gages, inspect for damage or wear, and process for calibration or repair as appropriate
Gage Calibration
- Perform in-house calibration of standard measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, dial indicators, bore gages, and surface plates
- Maintain calibration records in accordance with Acme’s QMS requirements and ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D standards
- Manage calibration due dates and recall out-of-service or overdue gages from the floor in a timely manner
- Coordinate with approved external calibration laboratories for tools requiring third-party calibration
- Label, tag, and document calibrated tools with calibration status, date, and next due date
- Investigate out-of-tolerance findings and initiate nonconformance documentation when required
Gage Maintenance & Repair
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of gages and measurement equipment to ensure proper function
- Identify gages requiring repair and coordinate with the Quality Director on disposition (repair, replace, or remove from service)
- Maintain an accurate inventory of gages in service, in calibration, under repair, and retired
Print Reading & Measurement Support
- Read engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to identify required measurement tools and inspection methods
- Support setup machinists and operators in selecting the correct gage for a given feature and tolerance
- Assist Quality with in-process dimensional verification when workload and priority require
- Support first article inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection activity as directed by the Quality Director
Quality Management System
- Support Acme’s QMS by maintaining calibration documentation, records, and traceability in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D requirements
- Participate in internal audits related to measurement system and calibration as needed
- Follow all controlled document and records management requirements for calibration data
- Identify and communicate quality or process concerns to the Quality Director
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a gage room, metrology lab, or quality inspection role in a precision manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to perform in-house calibration of standard measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, dial indicators, bore gages)
- Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to gage and tool selection
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to measurement accuracy — this role directly supports product quality
- Organized and methodical — able to manage calibration schedules, records, and gage room inventory without losing track
- Effective communication skills — able to coordinate with production supervisors, setup machinists, and quality personnel across both shifts
- Basic computer skills including QA applications, spreadsheets, and calibration management software
Preferred
- Experience with CMM operation or dimensional measurement beyond standard hand tools
- Familiarity with third-party calibration lab coordination and traceability documentation
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified environment
- Experience with UniPoint or similar quality management software
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar credential a plus
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Day 1, no waiting period
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Weekly pay
- Gainsharing bonus opportunities
- Tuition assistance for continued learning
- Clean, climate-controlled gage room in a stable precision manufacturing environment
About Acme Industries
Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation markets from Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified and specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings for customers who demand — and get — zero defects. Accurate measurement is not a support function here; it is how we earn customer trust every day.
Compensation details: 22-28 Hourly Wage
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