Quality Control Inspector - CMM / GD&T (Aerospace)

J.M. Fabrication Company, LLC•Arlington, TX

3d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Our quality team is looking for a hands-on dimensional inspector who can run a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with PC-DMIS, read complex blueprints, and stand behind every measurement. You will inspect first articles, in-process work, finished parts, and incoming material, and you will be the person who catches a bad setup before it becomes a bad part.

Requirements

2+ years of dimensional or quality inspection experience in manufacturing, including hands-on CMM operation
PC-DMIS experience loading and running existing programs, checking alignments, and interpreting results
Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T to actual parts and setups
Skilled with precision hand gauges and manual dimensional inspection
Understanding of how fixturing, alignment, cleanliness, and temperature affect measurement accuracy
Strong attention to detail and accurate, complete record-keeping
Clear communicator who can explain inspection findings to Quality and Production
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and electronic inspection or manufacturing records
Works independently within procedures and knows when to ask for technical guidance

Nice To Haves

PC-DMIS programming: creating, editing, troubleshooting, and validating CMM programs
Inspection of precision CNC machined parts, fabrications, or assemblies
AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system experience
AS9102 FAI documentation experience
Knowledge of CNC milling, turning, or fabrication processes
SPC and MSA familiarity
Training or certification in metrology, GD&T, or quality inspection

Responsibilities

Run approved PC-DMIS inspection programs on the CMM, review the data, and produce inspection reports
Confirm the part ID, drawing revision, program, fixturing, probe qualification, and alignment before accepting a result
Perform first article (FAI), in-process, final, and receiving inspection as assigned
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5, to the revision called out by the drawing or customer
Apply datum reference frames, feature control frames, basic dimensions, true position, profile, flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism, and runout to real setups and results
Work with MMC, LMC, RFS, and bonus tolerance where they apply
Verify features manually with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, pin gauges, and a surface plate
Investigate unexpected readings and escalate setup, alignment, program, or print-interpretation questions
Record results accurately with full traceability to part, job, drawing revision, and gauge
Tag and segregate nonconforming material per procedure and alert Quality and Production promptly
Help prepare AS9102 first article inspection reports when customers require them
Check calibration status, perform routine operator checks and cleaning, and report gauge or machine problems
Contribute to root cause analysis, corrective action, and better inspection methods
Keep the inspection area organized and follow quality and safety procedures