CMM Operator/Quality Inspector

CareerNerds; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client is seeking a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing environment. You will inspect components using CMMs, micrometers, calipers, and GD&T as per engineered drawings.

You will support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, document results, and communicate quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams. Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Operate CMM equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Document inspection results and maintain traceable records.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve dimensional issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect parts against drawings and specs.
• 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 tools.
• 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.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve dimensional issues and verify calibration status.
• Support first article inspections and corrective action investigations as needed.

Skills

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Metrology basics

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in metrology

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

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.