CMM Quality Technician

Menasha Corporation • Piedmont, SC

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About The Position

The CMM Quality Technician inspects and audits welded metal rack products, components, and assemblies to verify they meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and quality standards. The role performs dimensional inspections using conventional measuring equipment and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) technology, and follows the Quality Management System to support customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

The position supports production, engineering, plant personnel, and leadership by documenting inspection results, communicating nonconformances and quality concerns, assisting with root cause investigations and corrective actions, and supporting audits. It also requires safe and efficient work practices, support for continuous-improvement activities, and willingness to work alternate shifts as needed. Starting hourly pay is $22.00; higher starting pay may be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of CMM programming or a metrology certification.
• At least 6 months of quality experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• At least 1 year of experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Experience using precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and tape measures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other software.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience inspecting welded metal fabrications, rack systems, or structural steel products.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using CMM software such as Keyence, PC-DMIS, MCOSMOS, Calypso, or similar metrology software.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated and welded metal rack components using calipers, angle finders, tape measures, and other inspection equipment.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify product conformance to engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications.
• Create, execute, and maintain CMM inspection programs and reports as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, and customer requirements.
• Conduct first article, in-process, final, and capability inspections on metal rack assemblies and components.
• Analyze dimensional data and communicate nonconformance findings to production, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions related to dimensional and quality issues.
• Maintain calibration awareness and properly handle inspection and measurement equipment.
• Support customer, internal, and supplier audits related to dimensional inspection activities.
• Inspect in-process and finished products and document findings as required.
• Support plant personnel with daily quality concerns and risks, and communicate concerns to applicable personnel and leadership.
• Work safely and efficiently using required personal protective and safety equipment and devices, following Menasha Values of Safety, Quality, and Productivity in that order.
• Use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other software.
• Be willing to work alternate shifts as needed and become familiar with all department job tasks.
• Support Continuous Improvement and promote and sustain CI, 5S, and STW activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED