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Metrology Technician - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found something during inspection that no one asked you to look for. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they notice and speak up, which this role values since it reaches into failure analysis and reverse engineering.

This team does reverse engineering and failure analysis. Have you measured a part with no drawing? How did you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can create useful data without a print, a growth path the posting mentions.

How do you report results so an engineer can understand them at a glance the next morning?

What they are checking: Whether their reports are clear and useful to R&D engineers who weren't there when the part was measured.

What would you do

Your CMM result says a part is out of tolerance, but the engineer is sure it's good. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check their own setup and alignment calmly and let the data speak, rather than getting defensive.

You have three urgent measurement requests from different engineers and can only do one tonight. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and prioritize sensibly on a 2nd shift with less direct supervision.

What would you do if you damaged a probe or crashed the CMM during a run?

What they are checking: Whether they report mistakes right away and honestly, which protects expensive equipment and data quality.

About the work

Tell me about your experience programming and running a CMM. Which machines and software have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they can run tactile bridge CMMs on their own, the main tool listed for this job.

Walk me through how you read a print with a position tolerance called out to a datum reference frame. How do you set that up to measure?

What they are checking: Whether they truly understand GD&T and can turn it into a correct measurement setup.

How do you decide whether to measure a feature on a tactile CMM, an optical CMM, or with hand gages?

What they are checking: Whether they match the tool to the feature, tolerance and material instead of using one method for everything.

What do you know about surface roughness measurement with a profilometer, and what can throw off the reading?

What they are checking: Whether they know roughness parameters and sources of error like stylus wear and filter settings.

How do you make sure your measurements can be trusted day to day? What checks do you run on the equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they understand calibration, temperature and repeatability, which is the core of trustworthy metrology data.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: Are you a fan of Milwaukee Tool products? Join us behind the scenes, and you'll be empowered every day to do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the field. You’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the tools industry to make it happen. Our quality team is utilizing cutting edge metrology equipment to keep our innovative tools the market leaders in performance and reliability! Being on the R&D side of the business means every task assigned to you may be different. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in manufacturing and inspection that allows them to become knowledgeable on all measurement equipment through internal and external training. Your role on our team: The Metrology Technician is a vital part of a growing Quality Metrology team. This team is responsible for accurate and timely data across the entire array of Milwaukee Tool products. What you’ll do goes beyond standard conformance inspection. This role provides ample opportunity to grow your career in various paths including reverse engineering and failure analysis! Your duties and responsibilities: • Safely operate metrology equipment to generate requested data • Tactile bridge CMMs • Optical CMMs • Roughness & Contour Profilometer • Hand gages (micrometers, height gages, etc.) • Translate blueprints with advanced GD&T into measurement strategies • Communicate with engineers/requestors about their experimental intent • Record data through Excel and PowerPoint • Interact with requestors in-person or virtually to effectively present data • Adhere to all 5S and safety requirements in the work area. The TOOLS you will need to bring with you: • 7+ years of direct metrology experience • Prior experience with any CNC CMM, Zeiss Calypso preferred • Design and build work holding using modular fixture plates • Problem-solving skills and technical aptitude (e.g., have you built a computer, done car/home repairs, DIY remodeling, woodworking, 3D printing, etc.?) • 3D spatial thinking • Understand coordinate systems and degrees of freedom • Visualize multiple-part assemblies • Experience with 3D view manipulation in software • Experience reading engineering drawings or assembly diagrams • Able to react to change effectively in a team setting and handle multiple tasks as assigned Other TOOLS that are nice to have: • Degree or specialized training related to Inspection/Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering • AUKOM Certifications • Nondestructive Testing certification (ANST NDT) • Formal Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) training • Machining experience • 3D modeling and CAD Working conditions Office Environment • Temperature controlled laboratory • Sometimes work within a few feet of other workers Cultural values: • Teamwork: Works in team setting, aware of others, and can cover others when needed. • Leadership: Knows how to build consensus. Knows when to ask why. • Intellectual curiosity and humility: Interested in new individual and team challenges. • Focus and Execution: Can self-motivate and remain focused for high output. • Gritty & Agile: Stick with tough problems to drive solution, moves to the next problem quickly. • Deals with Ambiguity: Able to react to change effectively and handle other tasks as assigned. We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans • Generous 401 (K) savings plan • Employee pricing for Milwaukee products • Education Assistance • Training and Career development opportunities • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE . Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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