Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13687780 ## Chance Rides is currently seeking an experienced Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician to join the team. At Chance Rides, we specialize in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge amusement rides and people movers that deliver thrilling experiences to riders worldwide. Our team is dedicated to innovation, safety, and quality while creating world-class attractions for theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, and stand-alone attraction venues across the globe. As an EOS-based company, we value truth, team, heart, drive, and joy. Our passion is creating joy and lasting memories through motion! We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fabrication & Dimensional Metrology Technician to support the fabrication of coaster track and other complex welded assemblies. The successful candidate will combine hands-on fabrication ability with strong computer skills and an aptitude for precision measurement and 3D software. ### What Youll Do This hands-on role combines skilled metal fabrication with advanced dimensional measurement. You will fit, tack, weld, lay out, position, and verify coaster track and other complex welded assemblies using a Leica AT403 laser tracker, SpatialAnalyzer software, engineering drawings, and 3D models. You will work closely with Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality to turn digital designs into accurately built physical assemblies. - Perform fitting, tacking, welding, layout, and fabrication work on coaster track and other complex welded assemblies. - Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, dimensional requirements, and 3D models. - Operate a Leica AT403 laser tracker and related precision-measurement equipment. - Use SpatialAnalyzer to import STEP files, establish coordinate systems and reference points, and support assembly setup and inspection. - Use digital models and live measurement data to position, align, and verify components during fit-up and assembly. - Compare actual measurements with engineering models, identify deviations, and communicate discrepancies to Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality. - Document measurement results and maintain accurate inspection records. - Help determine whether dimensional issues can be corrected through fabrication or require engineering review. - Protect, check, and maintain laser-tracking equipment, computers, targets, and accessories; coordinate calibration requirements. - Develop repeatable measurement setups and work processes and help train other employees on basic equipment and software operation. - Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and documentation requirements. ### What Youll Bring - High school diploma or equivalent. - Hands-on experience in metal fabrication, fitting, tacking, welding, layout, or closely related manufacturing work. - Ability to read fabrication drawings and understand dimensional requirements. - Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn specialized metrology software. - Ability to visualize 3D geometry and translate digital models into physical assemblies. - Skill with standard fabrication and precision-measurement tools. - Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to safety and quality. - Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality. ### Preferred Skills - Technical education in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, CAD, or metrology. - Experience with large or complex welded assemblies, coaster track, structural fabrication, or precision weldments. - Experience with a laser tracker or portable coordinate-measurement ystem. - Experience with Leica equipment, SpatialAnalyzer, or comparable metrology software. - Experience importing and working with STEP files or other 3D CAD models. ### Physical Requirements & Work Environment - Lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, crouch, and kneel for extended periods. - Work indoors in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. - Work safely around fabricated assemblies, welding operations, cranes, and material-handling equipment. ### Why Chance Rides? We view our employees as our most valuable asset. In return for the skill, dedication, and enthusiasm our team brings to challenging work, Chance Rides offers: - Competitive pay based on qualifications, skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the position. - Medical, dental, and vision plans - Supplemental benefits - 401(k) with company match - Flexible Spending Accounts - 90-day and annual performance reviews - Perfect Attendance Awards Program - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Personal, vacation, and holiday pay Ready to help build the rides people remember? Apply today