CMM Programmer

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation is seeking a CMM Programmer to program and operate CMMs, document approvals and non-conforming parts, and support the quality system. The role involves problem-solving, training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with AS9102, ITAR, and aerospace standards.

Candidates should have PC-DMIS experience, a technical background, and a strong commitment to quality. On-site position in Athens, GA with comprehensive benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred in a mechanical/technical field.
• Five years of technical machining or programming experience; 2–3 years in quality assurance; aerospace experience preferred.
• Three years of PC-DMIS CMM programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs; revise programs for efficiency.
• Investigate non-conformances; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Initiate nonconformance records and disposition parts not meeting requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company requirements.
• Drive process improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate with internal/external personnel to identify root causes and resolve issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Advanced math

Measuring instruments

AS9100 FAA knowledge

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

MS Office/ERP

Consistent employment history

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

CMM programmers program and operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to perform inspections on machined aerospace parts. This role is required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving to identify rework requirements. The CMM team also participates in the development and maintenance of our quality system and associated policies, procedures, and work processes to ensure that Company, regulatory, customer, and industry requirements are fulfilled. Personnel may also provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Programs and operates a CMM(s); revises programs to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
• Investigates and collaborates with cross-functional team members to resolve manufacturing-related non-conformances or other concerns
• Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
• Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements
• Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary rework or reinspection
• May perform other inspections using precision measurement instruments such as mics, calipers, and gauges
• Completes other duties as required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Required Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• An associate degree or equivalent education in a relevant mechanical/technical program is preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of technical machining, programming, or similar experience, of which at least two to three years should be in quality assurance; aerospace industry experience is highly preferred
• Three years of CMM programming experience in PC-DMIS

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated accuracy in reading & accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and other technical information/instructions is required
• Advanced math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide using fractions and decimal conversions)
• Experience using mics, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment is required
• Experience using indicators to verify the flatness and straightness of fixturing and tooling
• Knowledge of customer and industry standards and quality system requirements, including AS9100, and FAA requirements, is desired
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (i.e., Statistical Quality Control/Statistical Process-Control, etc.)
• Experience in conducting Lean Manufacturing exercises and Six Sigma projects preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel,and Word; ERP experience is advantageous
• A history of consistent employment without unexplained or significant gaps or frequent job changes is expected

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
• Periodically lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using cranes or other material handling equipment and/or peer assistance
• Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
• Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts
• Visual ability to read precise measurements and part markings

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee may be exposed to:

• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required.

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingentupon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America