CMM Operator

PDS Tech•Mountainhome, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the aviation industry to find a skilled CMM Operator who is passionate about precision, quality, and manufacturing excellence. If you thrive in a highly technical environment and enjoy using advanced measurement technologies to ensure the highest quality standards, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a direct impact on products that help keep the aviation industry moving forward. As a CMM Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring that precision-manufactured components meet stringent quality requirements. Your expertise in coordinate measuring machine programming, dimensional inspection, and quality documentation will help maintain the exceptional standards required within the aviation industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on CMM programming experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
GD&T
Troubleshooting Skills
Precision Measurement & Inspection
Root Cause Analysis
Blueprint Reading
CMM Programming

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, or precision machining environments.
Knowledge of FAIRs, PPAPs, and AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
Experience working with Calypso or similar CMM programming software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) requirements.
Create, modify, optimize, and troubleshoot CMM programs, including Calypso and similar software platforms.
Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precision measuring instruments.
Document inspection results and generate quality reports, FAIRs, and customer-required documentation.
Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances to quality, engineering, and production teams.
Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with established quality systems and safety procedures.
Assist in training operators and inspectors on measurement techniques, print reading, and inspection best practices.