Metrology Technician (2nd Shift)
AMETEK · Middlefield, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at AMETEK (industrial) in Middlefield, CT. In Middlefield, CT you will be responsible for performing in-process and final measurements on a variety of optical surfaces and ultra-precision optical components.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 437 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 493 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 3+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 49 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- Root cause 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: AMETEK in Middlefield
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Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key responsibilities
- ◆Test and measure the surfaces of high-quality optics and optical assemblies.
- ◆Set-up and utilize software to interface with metrology instruments.
- ◆Select, mount, and configure tooling to set-up instruments for testing.
- ◆Perform precise calibrations on instruments and tooling to facilitate critical measurements.
- ◆Actively communicate/collaborate with other opticians, technicians and engineers to ensure measurements are accurate and correct.
- ◆Communicate, document and maintain records to contribute to documentation of best practices, knowledge transfer, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- ◆Use and navigate computer file structures to save and organize collected data.
- ◆Maintain an organized and clean workspace.
- ◆Follow released procedures describing how to perform necessary actions.
- ◆Follow established safety rules and regulations.
Required skills and competencies
- ✓High School Diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
- ✓3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations experience, or a working knowledge of one or more: mechanics, order of operations processes, computers or applications.
- ✓Enjoy hands-on work and take pride in craftmanship.
- ✓Solid mathematical aptitude, and ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, written specifications, and verbal instructions.
- ✓Excellent manual dexterity, patience and persistence, organized and detail-oriented to handle delicate optical components.
- ✓Conscientious team player who focuses on problem-solving and collaboration
- ✓Ability to take initiative, to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities, and to remain resilient when faced with challenges.
- ✓Computer skills (Windows 10/11) for data entry, documentation, and communication.
- ✓Capable to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
- ✓Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first.
Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!
Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
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At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.
As a Metrology Technician (2nd Shift) , in Middlefield, CT you will be responsible for performing in-process and final measurements on a variety of optical surfaces and ultra-precision optical components.
