Aerospace CMM Inspector - Dimensional

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mountainhome (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Xyant Technology in the aerospace sector seeks a Dimensional Inspector for a 9‑month contract. You will set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections under GD&T.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, creating and troubleshooting CMM programs (e.g., Calypso), documenting results, and supporting root-cause investigations while maintaining calibration and quality records.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience with CMM programming.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision machining background is a plus.
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAPs, and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerenicing).
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM programs (e.g., Calypso).
• Perform dimensional analysis using micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and generate reports for quality records, FAIRs, and customer submissions.
• Identify nonconformances and communicate findings to engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration of inspection tools and follow all standard work, safety procedures, and quality system requirements.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Calypso

Microsoft Office

quality documentation systems

Job description

Xyant Technology in the aerospace sector seeks a Dimensional Inspector for a 9‑month contract. You will set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections under GD&T.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, creating and troubleshooting CMM programs (e.g., Calypso), documenting results, and supporting root-cause investigations while maintaining calibration and quality records.