Aerospace CMM Inspector | GD&T Precision

JM Fabrication Company, LLC; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Fabrication Company, LLC in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector - CMM / GD&T (Aerospace). You will operate the CMM, review data, and generate inspection reports for aerospace parts.

The role requires at least 2 years in quality inspection, PC-DMIS experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read drawings. Join a precision manufacturing environment that emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 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 records.
• Works independently within procedures and knows when to ask for technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Run approved PC-DMIS inspection programs on the CMM, review the data, and produce inspection reports
• Before accepting a result, confirm the part ID, drawing revision, program, fixturing, probe qualification, and alignment
• 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

Skills

CMM inspection

PC-DMIS

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Metrology basics

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

JM Fabrication Company, LLC in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector - CMM / GD&T (Aerospace). You will operate the CMM, review data, and generate inspection reports for aerospace parts.

The role requires at least 2 years in quality inspection, PC-DMIS experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read drawings. Join a precision manufacturing environment that emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and strict quality standards.