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Metrology Technician at AptarGroup, Inc.

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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


        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:



            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.

Typical mid-level pay: $83k for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$83k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$49k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $106k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024