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thyssenkrupp

Diversified industrial conglomerate—steel, components, marine systems

Gauge Lab Technician

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026Deadline 10/23/26
$24.27/hr+ $1.35/hour shift differential
Mid
Lafayette, IN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test

About the job

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with gage checking, repair, and certification.
  • CNC machining background.
  • Ability to interpret part features to gage readings and gage readings to gage features.
  • Knowledge and use of surface plate layout.
  • Ability to perform trigonometric calculations to determine dimensions not called out on the print.
  • Ability to perform precision measurement in Metric and English standards for certification.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Above-average keyboard skills and knowledge of Caterpillar computer systems, including GageIt and other PC software, are helpful.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, receptiveness to change, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
  • Validate the conformity of cut parts or parts ready to ship against customer requirements, standards, specifications, condition of supply, and internal documentation.
  • Check, adjust, calibrate, certify, and repair precision measuring instruments.
  • Lap, adjust, and repair gages to restore accuracy.
  • Participate in certification of Coordinate Measuring Machines, Super Micrometers, surface plates, and allied equipment.
  • Make repairs or arrange for repairs with outside suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate records through involvement with the ISO 9001 process and the Corporate Gage System.
  • Train new or fellow employees on the technical aspects of the position when fully qualified.
Desired Qualifications
  • Good communication skills are essential to performing this job function.

About the company

Thyssenkrupp is an industrial engineering and steel production group that manufactures automotive components, builds naval vessels, and distributes raw materials. The company operates by integrating large-scale steel manufacturing with specialized engineering to create custom parts, such as steering systems and submarines, for diverse industrial clients. It differs from competitors by controlling the entire supply chain, from the initial production of raw steel to the assembly of finished mechanical systems. The company’s goal is to provide essential industrial solutions while transitioning to a green economy through investments in hydrogen and sustainable steel production.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Essen, Germany

Founded

1811

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What believers are saying

  • TKMS raised 2026 sales outlook on August 12, 2026, citing frigates and sensors.
  • Aceroteca acquisition on April 10, 2026 strengthens nearshoring demand exposure in Mexico.
  • Thyssenkrupp plans to simplify further by spinning off materials trading before year-end 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Steel Europe booked €401 million restructuring charges on February 12, 2026.
  • Management targets 11,000 steel jobs cuts, and 40% capacity reduction by 2026.
  • Jindal Steel talks could fail, leaving Thyssenkrupp trapped in a shrinking, loss-making steel business.

What makes thyssenkrupp unique

  • TKMS became separately listed in Frankfurt on October 20, 2025.
  • Thyssenkrupp Materials Services expands through Aceroteca in Mexico, deepening North American processing reach.
  • Its portfolio spans submarines, steel, components, and materials distribution across industrial customers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
OREACO
Apr 14th, 2026
thyssenkrupp acquires Aceroteca to expand service centre network in Mexico's booming nearshoring market

thyssenkrupp Materials Services has acquired Aceroteca, a Mexican steel service centre operator, marking a significant expansion of the German industrial conglomerate's North American footprint. The transaction positions thyssenkrupp to capitalise on Mexico's manufacturing boom driven by nearshoring trends. Aceroteca provides steel processing and distribution services to Mexico's automotive, appliance and manufacturing sectors. The acquisition adds processing capabilities including cutting, slitting and blanking to thyssenkrupp Materials Services' global network, which generates approximately €10 billion annually. The timing aligns with accelerating nearshoring investment in Mexico as manufacturers respond to supply chain disruptions and incentives from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Mexico's automotive sector, producing 3.5 million vehicles annually, represents a key growth driver for steel service centre demand.

Global Legal Chronicle
Oct 22nd, 2025
Thyssenkrupp Completes TKMS Spin-Off IPO

Thyssenkrupp AG has successfully completed the spin-off and initial public offering (IPO) of its marine business, TKMS AG & Co. KGaA. Legal advice for the transaction was provided by Linklaters.

TKMS Group
Oct 20th, 2025
TKMS lists on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Successful Market Debut for Maritime Defense Provider

 Shares of TKMS AG & Co. KGaA (“TKMS“) are trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for the first time today. As a fully integrated systems provider for maritime defense, TKMS combines submarines,…

MarketScreener
Jan 9th, 2025
Thyssenkrupp takes over Luxembourg-based Waves

Thyssenkrupp is strengthening its retail division with the purchase of the Luxembourg-based company Waves in the area of sustainability management. The acquisition is an important step in expanding...

MarketWatch
Mar 18th, 2022
Thyssenkrupp hired Oliver Burkhard as chief executive on Mar 18th 22'.

Thyssenkrupp AG's Marine Systems division said Friday that it had appointed its supervisory-board chairman Oliver Burkhard as its new chief executive after an extraordinary board meeting.