CMM Operator/Quality Inspector

SPG; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to join our precision manufacturing client in Connecticut. The role focuses on dimensional and visual inspections of complex components using CMMs and precision gages, interpreting drawings, and ensuring products meet customer requirements.

You will support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, document results, and collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve dimensional issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Experience with CMM and quality inspection 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 inspection methods.
• Understanding tolerances, datum references, and inspection setups.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly with production teams.

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, 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.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration with production

Documentation

PC-DMIS familiarity

Calypso familiarity

Aerospace/medical device experience

AS9102 knowledge

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

SPC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in machining/metrology

Tools

CMM equipment

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Micrometers and 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.