CMM Quality Technician
Menasha · Piedmont, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Menasha (packaging) in Piedmont, SC. 6-month quality experience or equivalent mfg.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, GD&T, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- Team leadership 43%
- ✓ GD&T 36%
- SPC 29%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated and welded metal rack components using calipers, angle finders, tape measures, and other inspection equipment.
- ◆Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify product conformance to engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications.
- ◆Create, execute, and maintain CMM inspection programs and reports as required.
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), welding symbols, and customer requirements.
- ◆Conduct first article, in-process, final, and capability inspections on metal rack assemblies and components.
- ◆Analyze dimensional data and communicate nonconformance findings to production, engineering, and leadership teams.
- ◆Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions related to dimensional and quality issues.
- ◆Maintain calibration awareness and proper handling of inspection and measurement equipment.
- ◆Support customer, internal, and supplier audits related to dimensional inspection activities.
- ◆Inspect products (in process and finished goods) and document findings as required.
- ◆Support plant personnel on daily quality concerns/risks and effectively communicate concerns to all applicable personnel and leadership.
- ◆Work in a safe and efficient manner using all proper personal protective, safety equipment and devices that are required, following Menasha Values of Safety, Quality and Productivity (always and in that order).
- ◆Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other software.
- ◆Willing to work alternate shifts as needed and be familiar with all job tasks in the department.
- ◆Support Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain all CI, 5S and STW activities.
- ◆Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Required
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Minimum of 1-year CMM programming or metrology certification
Required
- ✓6-month quality experience or equivalent mfg. experience
- ✓Experience using precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and tape measures.
- ✓Minimum 1 year Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
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About us (and our exciting future)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
Responsible for inspection and auditing of welded metal rack products, components, and assemblies to ensure alignment with customer specifications, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and quality standards. Perform dimensional inspections using conventional measuring equipment and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) technology. Comply with the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $22.00
- •Higher starting pay may be offered based on experience and
Desired
- +Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Engineering Technology or related field
Desired
- +Experience inspecting welded metal fabrications, rack systems, or structural steel products.
- +Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
- +Experience using CMM software such as Keyence, PC-DMIS, MCOSMOS, Calypso, or similar metrology software.
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!