CMM Inspector

Manpower, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manufacturing in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a CMM Inspector to join the Quality Department. You will support the CMM Inspection Team, performing dimensional layout inspections on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso and ensuring conformance to engineering drawings and inspection plans.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, blueprint reading, and 3 years of CMM programming/inspection experience in a precision, metric-driven environment, with emphasis on accuracy and traceability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and AA degree or completed trade school study in a quality, metrology, or machine manufacturing discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, including the ability to create, edit and prove out programs (not operate existing programs only).
• 3 years’ experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a highly dynamic, metric driven, close tolerance manufacturing environment, with responsibility for programming, inspection and gage use.
• Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T experience (ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of SPC fundamentals, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), gage calibration control and Gage R&R requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso, in accordance with published inspection plans, control plans and engineering drawings.
• Load, align and fixture parts per documented setup sheets and inspection instructions, and provide feedback on instructions and setups to improve clarity and robustness of the process.
• Establish and verify part alignments, fixturing and datum schemes; select, build and qualify the appropriate probe and stylus configurations for each program.
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine the correct measurement method, evaluate results against tolerance, and disposition parts as conforming or non-conforming.
• Perform first article, in-process and final inspection; complete dimensional layout reports and record all results in the quality system with full traceability.

Skills

Zeiss CMMs

Calypso

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma and AA/Trade school in quality/metrology

Tools

Zeiss CMMs

Calypso

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a CMM Inspector to join their team. As a CMM Inspector, you will be part of the Quality Department supporting the CMM Inspection Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to precision, the ability to interpret GD&T with confidence, and the drive to improve inspection clarity and process robustness.

Job Title: CMM Inspector

Pay Range: $32 - $38

Shift: 1 st shift 6:00 AM - 2:30 AM and 2 nd shift 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What's the Job?

• Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso, in accordance with published inspection plans, control plans and engineering drawings.
• Load, align and fixture parts per documented setup sheets and inspection instructions, and provide feedback on instructions and setups to improve clarity and robustness of the process.
• Establish and verify part alignments, fixturing and datum schemes; select, build and qualify the appropriate probe and stylus configurations for each program.
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine the correct measurement method, evaluate results against tolerance, and disposition parts as conforming or non-conforming.
• Perform first article, in-process and final inspection; complete dimensional layout reports and record all results in the quality system with full traceability.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma AND AA Degree or completed trade school study in a quality, metrology, or machine manufacturing discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, including the ability to create, edit and prove out programs (not operate existing programs only).
• 3 years’ experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a highly dynamic, metric driven, close tolerance manufacturing environment, with responsibility for programming, inspection and gage use.
• Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T experience (ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of SPC fundamentals, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), gage calibration control and Gage R&R requirements.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a temperature-controlled inspection lab supporting the machining department.
• Use advanced metrology tools (Zeiss CMMs and Calypso) to deliver accurate, traceable inspection results.
• Contribute to quality improvements by identifying out-of-tolerance conditions and supporting containment, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Help protect production by analyzing SPC data and alerting teams when processes drift toward tolerance limits.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection lab aligned with 5S standards and safety, environmental, and quality system requirements.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)