About this role
- Calibrate company and employee gauges, inspection equipment.
- Maintain computerized system of gauge inventory, calibration dates, calibration history and gauge location, gauge R and R dates and history.
- Clean, repair, and set up gauges for shop floor (micrometers, vernier, dial indicators, digital indicators), etc.
- Arrange for the calibration and repair of all gauging and inspection equipment not maintained internally.
- Order gauges and equipment as required. Work with Quality Engineers to develop Gauge Plan on new programs.
- Assist in the training of employees in the proper use of gauges and inspection equipment.
- Coordinate Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) including Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies and Attribute Gauge Studies.
- Maintain inventory of archived/quarantined gauges no longer in current use.
- Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have Gauge Metrology or Calibration Technician Certificate.
- Trained in GAGE Calibration software.
- Blueprint reading and AIAG MSA training certificate.
- AIAG core tools training certificate.
- Two to four years of experience in Quality Assurance and manufacturing.
- Proficient in GD&T and Blueprint Reading.
- Understanding of all AIAG core tools.
- Knowledge and experience with Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA – AIAG). Ability to perform GR&R and MSA studies and interpret the results.
- Assess the severity of deviations of machined parts from specifications to determine whether they will pass inspection. Consider whether non-conforming measurements are critical or whether corrections can be made in subsequent machining steps.
- Discuss work plans and coordinate tasks with other technicians to complete large orders. Discuss scheduling and workloads to ensure jobs meet timelines recorded on work orders. Clarify work instructions with supervisors or other staff when scale drawings or work orders are unclear or incomplete.
- Ability to work independently and with others. Work independently to interpret, plan, calibrate or repair gauges. Work with other technicians to carry out new or complex tasks or to solve problems.
- Ability to troubleshoot broken gauges, assess risks and repair gauges
- Recommend the ability to operate Zeiss CMM Contrua for calibrating masters in house. Use databases to access documents. Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining software.
- Understands gauge design concepts and uses computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining software to design gauges.
- Able to create gauge use instructions, develop and provide gauge training to employees
- Continuously keep up to date with new technologies, products and trends within the machining industry. Learn from daily work activities and from discussions with co-workers and supervisors. Participate in training available in the workplace and offered by suppliers and community colleges.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
Other facts
About Linamar Corporation
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
What you'll do
- Manage all gauge activities including calibration, maintenance, and repair. Ensure compliance with customer and IATF standards.
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