CMM Operator

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb, MI

About The Position

The CMM Operator assists with inspection and reporting of critical features for tool acceptance. The role creates inspection reports based on customer quality deliverables, documents and retains records of final inspections and tooling shipments, performs hand checks, and maintains and operates manual and DCC coordinate measuring machines. The operator also supports tool alignment, setting, and measurement confirmation, and provides guidance to key personnel based on inspection findings. Other duties may be assigned by management. The position requires at least five years of related experience and extensive knowledge of GD&T, CMMs, measurement equipment, customer and industry standards, and specifications. Applicants must meet U.S. Person requirements for export control compliance. Work may involve travel to other company sites during the workday and overtime or weekends to meet business demands. The role may be performed at a computer workstation and in the manufacturing plant, where exposure to machinery, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and occasional caustic chemicals may occur. Eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area; safety shoes are recommended.

Requirements

Minimum five years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
Extensive knowledge of GD&T, CMMs, and other measurement equipment.
Ability to use manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gages.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Experience using MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Strong troubleshooting aptitude and an inquisitive nature.
Common-sense approach and ability to independently carry out regimented tasks and actions.
Extensive knowledge of customer and industry standards and specifications.
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person under ITAR.
Employment is contingent on successfully passing a reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and moving up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Internal auditing experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience advocating as the voice of the customer and requiring high quality expectations.
Understanding of CNC machines, shop repair techniques, welding, bushings, and assembly.

Responsibilities

Create inspection reports based on customer flow-down of quality deliverables.
Document and retain records of final inspections and tooling shipments.
Perform hand checks using micrometers, calipers, and other measurement equipment.
Maintain and operate manual and DCC coordinate measuring machines.
Support tool alignment, setting, and measurement confirmation.
Provide guidance to key personnel based on findings.
Perform additional duties reasonably assigned by management.