Join Our Team as a QA Gauge Technician at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next QA Gauge Technician, you’ll be responsible for the calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of gauges and measuring equipment used by Production and Quality Assurance. Your expertise in metrology, measurement systems, calibration, and gauge management will be essential to maintaining accurate inspection systems, supporting production, and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Calibrate, maintain, and repair gauges and other inspection equipment
• Support daily production requirements and the continuous improvement of gauge-management systems
• Coordinate and conduct Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance activities for gauges and inspection equipment
• Support special measurement investigations and technical analyses
• Monitor backup-gauge availability against gauge-management plans
• Evaluate gauge wear and escalate risks that could affect measurement capability or production continuity
• Prepare, assemble, and release gauges for production use
• Maintain accurate, organized, and easily accessible calibration records
• Communicate gauge status, calibration activities, and measurement concerns to appropriate personnel
• Perform basic CMM troubleshooting and support CMM calibration activities
• Participate in APQP activities and new product or process launches
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and applicable automotive requirements
• Support 5S, safety, environmental, and continuous improvement activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Metrology, or a related technical field
• At least two years of experience in gauge calibration, metrology, quality inspection, or a similar technical role
• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of metrology, dimensional inspection, and measurement system analysis
• Experience with GR&R studies and gauge-management practices
• Knowledge of GD&T, statistical principles, and automotive quality systems
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively with others
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, continental shifts, and overtime when required

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience troubleshooting or calibrating CMM equipment
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements
• Experience supporting APQP and new product launches
• Familiarity with calibration databases or gauge-management software
• Experience developing calibration procedures and preventive maintenance plans
• Training or certification in metrology, GD&T, or measurement system analysis

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.