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Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology _ with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. Bosch is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of power tools and accessories. The Bosch-Lincolnton plant produces an array of accessories for the North American consumer market. Included in these are: reciprocating saw blades, circular saw blades, hammer drill bit, router bits, multi-tool blades and abrasive components. In addition to the manufacturing of these products, LctP (Lincolnton Plant) also packages and ships these products directly to retailers and vendors.

Job Description

The metrology technician is responsible for providing support to the production value streams through dimensional/metrology evaluations and advanced gaging equipment programming. The main duties of this role include, but are not limited to,

+ Interpret blueprints and part specifications to create metrology gaging plans.

+ Program vision systems, CMM equipment, 2D/3D photo scanning systems, laser scanning systems (Zoller, Starrett, Keyence, Zwick, Mitutoyo, Zeiss, etc.) for production and lab utilization.

+ Troubleshoot daily issues and provide technical support for all metrology equipment.

+ Provide training on metrology equipment for production and quality associates.

+ Assist Lab Engineer and the Gage Team with maintenance and calibration of equipment.

+ Assist in new product / equipment research for future potential use.

+ Perform annual verifications of equipment, as needed.

+ Interface with OEM vendors and suppliers for technical support and troubleshooting, as needed.

+ Perform capability studies and Gage R&R on equipment and gages.

+ Support product quality testing (“Z-Testing”) and any related machine operations.

+ Create technical reports for product analysis and disposition product based on specifications.

+ Assist Lab Engineer in completing special product analysis, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.

Create technical reports which clearly summarize testing results

Qualifications

+ Proven competence in metrology and gaging equipment – with a heavy focus on programming.

+ Required 3+ years in laboratory environment (metrology).

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with a logical thought process and meticulous attention to detail.

+ Ability to inspect product characteristics according to established inspection plans using drawings and specifications.

+ Ability to use power tools (examples include circular saws, reciprocating saws, band saw, routers, etc.), cutting, lifting, etc. to perform critical cutting tests including end of life testing and abuse testing.

+ Able to work on your feet throughout the shift.

+ Working knowledge with software such as MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

+ Experience in creation of technical documentation and analysis reporting.

+ High school diploma (or equivalent) from an accredited school. A college degree or technical certification is desired but not required.

+ Read and interpret technical drawings and product catalogs.

+ General knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties and metallurgy desired.

+ Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and email) with associates at all levels within the facility and overall organization.

+ Ability to work independently - self-starter.

+ Familiar with ISO or similar quality system requirements.

+ Use of common quality measurement equipment (i.e. Vision systems, optical comparators, micrometers, microscopes, calipers, hardness testers, etc.).

+ Experience with Machine and Process capability and Gage R&R studies.

+ Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.