CMM Operator / Programmer

M & M Industries, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and DTO

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

M&M Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions, seeks a CMM Operator / Programmer to inspect finished goods and support development activities. The role emphasizes precision, data documentation, and adherence to quality standards.

You will program, setup, and operate CMM equipment, troubleshoot programs, and document results while applying GD&T, Calypso and MCOSMOS knowledge to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of QA/QC experience using a CMM.
• CQE or CQT certification preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, calibrate, and operate the CMM.
• Troubleshoot CMM programs, probes, and fixtures.
• Maintain CMM equipment and accessories.
• Optimize existing CMM programs for efficiency.
• Interpret GD&T and verify dimensions with precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and dispositions of nonconforming material.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CMM programming

Calypso software

MCOSMOS knowledge

data analysis

communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

MCOSMOS

calipers and gauges

Job description

Chattanooga - 316 Corporate, 316 Corporate Place, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

M&M Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision, quality, and continuous improvement are essential to meeting customer expectations.

The CMM Operator / Programmer is responsible for inspecting finished goods, gauges, test stands, fixtures, and related items to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role programs, sets up, operates, and optimizes Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment while supporting new product development through the creation and revision of inspection programs.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00AM-5:00PM

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the programming, setup, calibration, and operation of the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Troubleshoots CMM programs, probes, fixtures, and measurement issues
• Maintains the condition of all CMM equipment and accessories
• Optimizes existing CMM programs to improve efficiency
• Identifies opportunities to improve measurement methods and inspection processes
• Interprets GD&T requirements and product specifications
• Verifies specified dimensions of products and raw materials using calipers, CMM, height gauges, scales, and other precision measuring equipment
• Measures dimensions including diameter, height, wall thickness, and other critical characteristics
• Conducts First Article, In-Process, Incoming, and Final Inspections
• Conducts new product validation activities
• Documents inspection results by completing reports, maintaining logs, and entering data into quality databases
• Executes timely and accurate disposition of nonconforming material
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Performs QC Technician duties as assigned
• Provides support to other departments for quality planning, process development, and related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings
• Ability to utilize manual and visual inspection equipment including calipers, gauges, digital indicators, surface plates, optical comparators, and CMM equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to analyze data to support process optimization
• Strong understanding of Zeiss Calypso software; experience with MCOSMOS is a plus

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience utilizing a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) required

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle a minimum of 20 pounds repeatedly and up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot or cold
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)

What We Offer

M&M Industries offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and reward the work that drives our success. Full-time employees may elect medical, dental and vision coverage effective on their first day of employment. We also offer paid vacation and discretionary time off (DTO), with the amount and timing based on position and tenure; paid company holidays after 90 days; and a 401(k) with company match beginning on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. Educational reimbursement is available after one year of employment. Eligible employees may also participate in quarterly profit sharing when company performance thresholds are met. Hourly employees who work on a recognized holiday receive time-and-a-half for all hours worked. Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.

Chattanooga - 316 Corporate, 316 Corporate Place, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America