CMM Build & Calibration Technician

Lk Metrology Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision measurement solutions company in the East Midlands is seeking a CMM Build & Calibration Technician to join their production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, calibration, and testing of highly accurate Coordinate Measuring Machines. Strong practical skills and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential, along with an electro/mechanical qualification or relevant experience. This role offers a flexible working environment, generous holiday, and great employee benefits.

Benefits

6% company pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional holiday for long service

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Free barista-style coffee

Employee discounts with top retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Summer and Christmas social events

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly and testing of CMMs.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fitting, assembly, and testing of CMMs.
• Check kits against bills of material.
• Perform alignment and testing of assembled parts.
• Conduct quality inspections according to standards.

Skills

Electromechanical qualification or experience

Assembly of electromechanical equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Basic computer skills

Education

Electromechanical qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on and quality-oriented CMM Build & Calibration Technician to join our busy and friendly Production Team at LK Metrology. In this role, you’ll build our globally renowned Coordinate Measuring Machines, helping some of the world’s biggest names in automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing achieve outstanding precision.

What You’ll Do

• Carrying out fitting, assembly, and testing of our CMM’s
• Checking that kits are complete and in line with bills of material
• Alignment and testing of assembled parts
• Quality inspection in accordance with processes and standards
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and/or electronic schematics
• Testing & fault finding
• Calibration and verification of CMM’s
• Assembly and cleaning of components

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a team player with strong practical skills and a proactive attitude. You should have:

• An electro/mechanical qualification, or qualified by experience
• Experience in the assembly of electro/mechanical equipment to engineering drawings
• Previous experience working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Basic computer skills

A knowledge of metrology would be highly advantageous but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At LK Metrology, we value people who take pride in their work and share our passion for precision, innovation, and teamwork. We’re proud of our British manufacturing heritage, and we believe in supporting our employees to thrive – both professionally and personally.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, plus great benefits including:

• 6% company pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy up to 5 more)
• Additional holiday for long service
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Free barista-style coffee
• Employee discounts with top retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer and Christmas social events

About LK Metrology

Founded in 1963, LK Metrology is a global leader in precision measurement solutions. Our products—including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), portable arms, laser scanners, and advanced software—help customers worldwide improve manufacturing quality and performance.

Our Head Office and factory in Castle Donington is home to our production team—working to the highest industry standards to deliver world-class metrology systems. We’re proud to be a British manufacturer with a global reputation for excellence.

Ready to join us?

If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and curiosity to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of precision engineering with LK Metrology.

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