Sr. Metrology Quality Technician
W3Global · Beverly, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 10%
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at W3Global (industrial) in Beverly, MA.
- They ask for
- 6+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$73k.
Median of the low and high ends of 29 live postings that list pay, out of 498 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 32%
- ✓ GD&T 26%
- FDA / GMP 26%
- ISO 9001 21%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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Full description from W3GlobalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Sr. Metrology Quality TechnicianAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Sr. Metrology Quality Technician to support new product development and metrology investigations through precision measurements, GD&T reviews, and inspection process validation. This role is responsible for advanced CMM and vision system programming, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and operate CMMs and vision systems to ensure products meet specifications and drawingsApply advanced GD&T and metrology principles during inspections and capability evaluationsCreate, troubleshoot, validate, and optimize CMM and vision system programsPerform precision measurements using gauges, fixtures, and inspection toolsConduct part inspections and First Article Inspections (FAIs)Support Quality Engineering with setup verification and inspection accuracyLead or participate in tooling fixture and gauge projectsDrive Lean Manufacturing and cost reduction initiativesTrain inspectors and technicians on metrology and inspection proceduresSupport cross-functional teams with technical troubleshooting and quality inquiriesQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required6+ years of manufacturing quality inspection experience involving precision parts6+ years of experience using inspection equipment and metrology tools4+ years of advanced CMM programming experience4+ years of advanced vision system programming experienceStrong understanding of GD&T and metrology principlesExperience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office SuiteStrong communication, troubleshooting, and multitasking skillsWork EnvironmentManufacturing/shop floor environmentMonday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMOccasional travel (<10%)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform shop floor activities