CMM Metrology Operator – Aerospace Quality

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match program

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Sonaca North America seeks a skilled CMM Operator to operate coordinate measuring machines, read blueprints, and support quality goals. You will work under the Quality Supervisor and coordinate with CAD/CAM and production teams to ensure accurate measurements and continuous improvement.

You should have CAD/CAM familiarity and prior CMM or CNC mill experience, with the ability to lift 30–50 lbs and work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; pre-employment assessment if not present.
• Familiar with Polyworks, Verisurf or PC-DMIS software.
• Able to read blueprints, mylars and customer specifications.
• Familiarity with CATIA/SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Preferably prior CMM experience or CNC mill operation with posting/running jobs.
• Solid experience with various measurement tools and methods.
• Manufacturing experience with computer assisted production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work with all company personnel in a cooperative manner.

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate the CMM following proper operating and safety procedures.
• Read and understand setup sheets and set up jobs per instructions.
• Read and understand sampling plan and run setup jobs per plan requirements.
• Read and understand CMM part programs; make minor setup and program adjustments.
• Complete data entry and exchange through CAD/CAM and work tracking systems.
• Follow parts schedule prepared by the supervisor; modify for hot jobs or emergencies.
• Work with CAD/CAM programmers, quality, and production to resolve problems.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on the CMM to ensure safe operation.
• Participate in work center teams or other project teams.
• Utilize forklift to set up fixtures used for CMM.

Skills

Read blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficient

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polyworks

Verisurf

PC-DMIS

CATIA/SolidWorks

Job description

Sonaca North America seeks a skilled CMM Operator to operate coordinate measuring machines, read blueprints, and support quality goals. You will work under the Quality Supervisor and coordinate with CAD/CAM and production teams to ensure accurate measurements and continuous improvement.

You should have CAD/CAM familiarity and prior CMM or CNC mill experience, with the ability to lift 30–50 lbs and work overtime when needed.