Metrology Technician

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

We have an exciting position open: Metrology Technician, this position will report to the Quality Director in our Cary, Illinois Manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for performing mold audits on parts for new or modified molds, calibrating measuring equipment used to release product and developing programs and fixtures for Smart Scope.

This is how your journey begins

• Logs incoming mold audits into mold audit database
• Performs dimensional measurements on parts from new or modified molds
• Enters dimensional mold audit data into computer
• Performs calibration on all measuring equipment used to release product or establish product requirements
• Maintains equipment calibration database on computer
• Performs measurement systems analysis on measurement gages and techniques
• Performs capability studies on mold audit submissions as required
• Initiates Corrective Action Requests and verifies corrective action completion related to calibration equipment
• Develops and maintains programs for the Smart Scope
• Designs and develops fixtures for the Smart Scope
• Provides technical support and maintenance for Smart Scope
• Provides training for operation and use of gages
• Performs audits and participates in Internal Audit Program

What you will bring on the journey

Education

• High School degree or GED

Experience

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  • Must be able to lift/move up to approximately 40 pounds
  
  
  
  
  • Must be able to stand 30% and walk 20% of the shift
  
  
  
  
  • Must possess computer skills including Excel and basic Access
  • Must be detail oriented and have an analytical mind
  • Must possess good communication skills
  • Must possess strong attention to detail
  • Must have good visual acuity and color discrimination
  • Must be able to execute repetitive small movements in measuring parts
  • Must be able to discern color differences (at normal level per Farnsworth-Munsell test)
  • Must be able to lift and move fixtures
  • Must possess basic blueprint reading and GDT (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) skills
  • Must possess good mathematical skills, including geometry
  • Must be able to operate common inspection gauges, comparator, laser micrometer and Smart Scope
  • Must be willing and able to learn and apply quality and statistical / analytical techniques, including capability studies and measurement systems analysis
  • Must be able to learn and execute calibration of gages and measuring equipment
  
  
  
  

What we offer:

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  • An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
  • Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
  • Contribute to the communities where we reside.
  • Innovative benefits plan, which includes: 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].
  
  
  
  

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.27/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.