CMM Operator

Prime Power; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a CMM Operator in Ashford, UK. The successful candidate will operate Coordinate Measuring Machines to ensure aluminium castings meet quality standards. Responsibilities include loading parts, checking measurements, interpreting drawings, and supporting the Quality department. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and communication skills. Pay rate is £13.97 per hour with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load aluminium castings into fixtures and run pre-set CMM inspection programs.
• Check that all measurements are accurate according to drawings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Record and analyse measurements data.
• Perform visual inspection for surface defects.
• Use manual inspection tools as required.
• Communicate with production teams about quality issues.
• Support Quality department with inspection records.
• Ensure measuring equipment is handled correctly.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and associated inspection equipment to ensure aluminium castings and machined components meet drawing specifications and quality standards. The CMM Operator will be responsible for accurately measuring parts, interpreting data, and communicating results to production teams to support consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Load aluminium castings into fixtures and run pre-set CMM inspection programs
• Check that all measurements are accurate according to drawings and engineering specifications
• Read and interpret technical drawings including dimensions, tolerances, and geometric features
• Record and analyse measurements data identifying trends and deviations
• Perform visual inspection of castings and machined parts for surface defects and/or damage
• Use manual inspection tools such as micrometres, verniers, bore gauges and other hard gauges as required
• Communicate clearly with machinists, supervisors, and engineers regarding any dimensional or quality issues found during inspection
• Support the Quality department in maintaining accurate inspection records and reports
• Ensure all measuring equipment is handled correctly and kept in good working order
• Follow all company health, safety, and quality procedures

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment

Desirable

• Experience inspecting aluminium castings or machined components
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and CNC machining
• Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Good understanding of dimensional inspection methods and tools

Pay Rate

£13.97 per hour

Hours

Rotating shifts weekly: 6am - 2pm & 1:45pm - 10pm