Aerospace CMM Programmer

Trigo Group; California; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days paid vacation first year

401k retirement match

Company-provided cell phone and laptop

Travel pay and accommodations for work

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to operate CMMs and ensure products meet quality standards. You will set up programs, calibrate, and generate inspection reports while reviewing records for compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of aerospace inspection experience, with PCDMIS or CALYPSO, and strong GD&T knowledge. Expect typical M–F hours and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extensive aerospace dimensional inspection experience with PCDMIS or CALYPSO.
• 5–10 years aerospace/manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run existing CMM programs, perform alignment and daily calibration.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain inspection documents.
• Review inspection records for compliance and maintain equipment.
• Coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming parts.
• Possess strong communication and analytical skills; adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

CMM Programming

FAI – AS9102

3D scanners / FARO

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Blueprint interpretation

Quality Management Systems

Catia / CAD knowledge

Fluent English

Microsoft Excel (2010)

Independent decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PCDMIS

CALYPSO

Catia

CAD

Job description

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Quality Operations, the CMM Programmer isresponsible for the day-to-day operation of a CMM to ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up and run existing programs, perform alignment, and daily calibration and understand basic program commands and datum structure Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents.
• Review inspection records received for compliance
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment
• Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge:

• CMM Programming skills in a variety of programming languages, such as: PCDMIS, CALYPSO, or other programming languages
• Performing FAI’s – AS9102
• Hand measurement tools
• Other inspection devices such as 3D scanners, FARO arms, etc.
• Dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components
• CMM Inspection process
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Quality Management Systems and performance metrics
• Some knowledge of Catia and CAD desired

Skills:

• Fluent English – reading and writing is required
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (2010 Excel basic skills required)
• Flexible and adaptable to meeting the evolving needs of a high-growth and fast paced organization

Position Summary:

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Quality Operations, the CMM Programmer isresponsible for the day-to-day operation of a CMM to ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up and run existing programs, perform alignment, and daily calibration and understand basic program commands and datum structure Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents.
• Review inspection records received for compliance
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment
• Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge:

• CMM Programming skills in a variety of programming languages, such as: PCDMIS, CALYPSO, or other programming languages
• Performing FAI’s – AS9102
• Hand measurement tools
• Other inspection devices such as 3D scanners, FARO arms, etc.
• Dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components
• CMM Inspection process
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Blueprint interpretation
• Quality Management Systems and performance metrics
• Some knowledge of Catia and CAD desired

Skills:

• Fluent English – reading and writing is required
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (2010 Excel basic skills required)
• Effective communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to meeting the evolving needs of a high-growth and fast paced organization

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Pass pre-hire background check including drug and MVR screening

Experience/Education:

• Education -- High School Graduate or Equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experienced in dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components
• Aerospace/Manufacturing Experience – 5 to 10 years
• PCDMIS experiencerequired

Licenses, Certificates & Other Requirements:

• US citizenship required.
• Fluent English – reading and writing is required
• Pass pre-hire background check including MVR screening
• Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
• Reliable transportation - must have current/active drivers' license and auto insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS

Productivity

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision

Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment

Typical manufacturing plant conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the TRIGO team, and external customers.

Other Factors

Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Productivity

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision

Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment

Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors

Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

BENEFITS:

• 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
• 10 days paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
• Champ Plan Wellness and Health
  • Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
  • Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
  • Free wellness initiatives
  • Free tele-health
  • Free and discounted RX
  • Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
  • Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
  • Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
• 401k retirement savings with match
  • Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
  • 100% match of 1st 3% contribution
  • 50% match of next 2% contribution
  • IMMEDIATE VESTING
• Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
• Regular Hourly rate for travel time
• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
• Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
  • Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company business
  • Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
• $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
  • Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
  • Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment

Pay Range

$33.00-$52.00 per hour eligible for overtime, pleasenote that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well asmarket and business considerations when extending an offer.

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded boots on the ground business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results. TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer , including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

Pay Range

$40.00-$50.00 per hour eligible for overtime, pleasenote that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well asmarket and business considerations when extending an offer.

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded boots on the ground business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results. TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer , including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.