CMM Operator/Quality Inspector

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a meticulous CMM/Quality Inspector to inspect precision components on site in Connecticut. You will verify parts against drawings, run CMM programs, and document results while communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role requires reading GD&T, using micrometers and calipers, and ensuring traceable records. Collaboration with machinists and engineers is essential to resolve dimensional issues and maintain ISO/AS quality readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Prior CMM and quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and documentation.
• Ability to clearly communicate inspection findings and collaborate with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect parts against drawings.
• Run approved CMM programs, review results, and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other measuring tools.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Verify part identification, revision levels, and inspection documentation.
• Record results and maintain traceable quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Verify measuring equipment calibration status before use.
• Support first article inspections and corrective action investigations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in machining/metrology/quality inspection

Tools

CMM equipment

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

We are searching for a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to join one of our precision manufacturing clients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced inspector who enjoys working with complex components, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring products meet customer requirements.

Position Summary

The CMM / Quality Inspector will perform dimensional and visual inspections of manufactured components using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), precision measuring instruments, and established inspection procedures. This individual will support receiving, in-process, and final inspections while documenting results and communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications.

• Run approved CMM programs, review measurement results, and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.

• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Interpret blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and customer requirements.

• Verify part identification, revision levels, and required inspection documentation.

• Record inspection results accurately and maintain traceable quality records.

• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material according to established procedures.

• Collaborate with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to resolve dimensional issues.

• Verify measuring equipment calibration status before use.

• Support first article inspections and corrective action investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining, metrology, or quality inspection is preferred.

• Previous CMM and quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.

• Experience setting up and operating CMM equipment.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.

• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and dimensional inspection methods.

• Understanding of tolerances, datum references, and inspection setups.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

• Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly and work collaboratively with production teams.

• Basic computer proficiency for entering inspection data and preparing reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or an equivalent platform.

• Ability to develop, edit, or troubleshoot CMM programs.

• Experience inspecting aerospace, medical device, or other tightly toleranced components.

• Familiarity with first article inspection documentation, including AS9102 where applicable.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.