Quality CMM Programmer

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting on day one. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Strong medical plans available for both individuals and families. 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions. 
• 401(k) with Company Match – Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away. 
• Full Benefits Package – Includes dental, vision, and disability insurance for added peace of mind. 
• Paid Holidays – Take time to recharge with company holidays, plus a floating holiday. 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year in education reimbursement for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials – Earn more for flexible schedules

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies 
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements 
• Inspect tight-tolerance and critical features on precision machined components 
• Use inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IMTE) such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and indicators 
• Operate and utilize vision systems for non-contact measurement and feature verification 
• Run and/or support CMM inspections using programs developed in PC-DMIS 
• Verify failed or out-of-tolerance CMM features by: 
  • Re-measuring using alternate methods (manual tools, vision systems, or re-alignment) 
  • Identifying potential programming, alignment, or fixturing issues 
• Use molding/replication putty (e.g., silicone or comparable compounds) to: 
  • Capture internal or inaccessible features 
  • Enable indirect measurement of complex geometries 
  • Validate dimensions that cannot be directly probed or visually inspected 
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with MRB procedures 
• Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately (FAI, in-process, final inspection records) 
• Verify traceability, material certifications, and documentation compliance 
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to measurement discrepancies 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of inspection areas and equipment 
• Ensure proper handling and protection of precision components 
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / customer audits) 
• Communicate inspection results and discrepancies clearly to production, engineering, and quality teams 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred 
• 4 - 6+ years of inspection experience in precision machining, aerospace, or manufacturing 
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T 
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (IMTE) 
• Experience with vision inspection systems (preferred) 
• Experience verifying CMM results and troubleshooting measurement discrepancies (preferred) 
• Experience using replication/molding techniques for inspection (preferred) 
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems preferred 
• Experience with CMM operation (preferred) 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to inspect tight-tolerance machined features 
• Ability to evaluate difficult-to-access features using indirect methods 
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving 
• Ability to validate and challenge automated inspection results (CMM/vision systems) 
• Effective communication and teamwork 
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment 

Working Conditions

• Shop floor and inspection lab environment 
• Standing for extended periods 
• Handling small, tight-tolerance machined components 
• Occasional lifting of parts or fixtures 
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $22.26 – $37.84 per hour.  

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work