Quality Gage Technician in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at ACME INDUSTRIES

Position Summary

The Quality Gage Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Acme’s gage room and for ensuring that production has the calibrated, functioning measurement tools it needs — when it needs them. This role is the backbone of Acme’s measurement system: if a gage is out of calibration, late to the floor, or not functioning properly, production and quality both suffer.

The right person is detail-oriented, methodical, and takes genuine pride in the accuracy and reliability of the tools they manage. This role works directly with Quality, Engineering, and production teams across both shifts and is a critical part of Acme’s ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management system.

Essential Responsibilities

Gage Room Operations & Issuance

• Maintain the gage room in a clean, organized, and controlled condition at all times
• Issue gages, fixtures, and measurement tools to production personnel ahead of scheduled job needs
• Track gage location, assignment, and return using the calibration management system or equivalent log
• Coordinate with production supervisors and setup machinists to anticipate gage needs by shift and job
• Receive returned gages, inspect for damage or wear, and process for calibration or repair as appropriate

Gage Calibration

• Perform in-house calibration of standard measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, dial indicators, bore gages, and surface plates
• Maintain calibration records in accordance with Acme’s QMS requirements and ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D standards
• Manage calibration due dates and recall out-of-service or overdue gages from the floor in a timely manner
• Coordinate with approved external calibration laboratories for tools requiring third-party calibration
• Label, tag, and document calibrated tools with calibration status, date, and next due date
• Investigate out-of-tolerance findings and initiate nonconformance documentation when required

Gage Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of gages and measurement equipment to ensure proper function
• Identify gages requiring repair and coordinate with the Quality Director on disposition (repair, replace, or remove from service)
• Maintain an accurate inventory of gages in service, in calibration, under repair, and retired

Print Reading & Measurement Support

• Read engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to identify required measurement tools and inspection methods
• Support setup machinists and operators in selecting the correct gage for a given feature and tolerance
• Assist Quality with in-process dimensional verification when workload and priority require
• Support first article inspection (FAI) and in-process inspection activity as directed by the Quality Director

Quality Management System

• Support Acme’s QMS by maintaining calibration documentation, records, and traceability in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D requirements
• Participate in internal audits related to measurement system and calibration as needed
• Follow all controlled document and records management requirements for calibration data
• Identify and communicate quality or process concerns to the Quality Director

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a gage room, metrology lab, or quality inspection role in a precision manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-house calibration of standard measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, dial indicators, bore gages)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to gage and tool selection
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to measurement accuracy — this role directly supports product quality
• Organized and methodical — able to manage calibration schedules, records, and gage room inventory without losing track
• Effective communication skills — able to coordinate with production supervisors, setup machinists, and quality personnel across both shifts
• Basic computer skills including QA applications, spreadsheets, and calibration management software

Preferred

• Experience with CMM operation or dimensional measurement beyond standard hand tools
• Familiarity with third-party calibration lab coordination and traceability documentation
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified environment
• Experience with UniPoint or similar quality management software
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar credential a plus

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Day 1, no waiting period
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Weekly pay
• Gainsharing bonus opportunities
• Tuition assistance for continued learning
• Clean, climate-controlled gage room in a stable precision manufacturing environment

About Acme Industries

Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation markets from Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified and specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings for customers who demand — and get — zero defects. Accurate measurement is not a support function here; it is how we earn customer trust every day.