CMM Programmer

Trio Manufacturing, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Respectful team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trio Manufacturing, Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking a CMM Programmer to join our 2nd shift on-site. You will develop PC-DMIS programs, inspect parts, and drive quality from the floor up.

You’ll work with AS9102 FAI documentation, blueprints and GD&T, and maintain full traceability of programs and reports while collaborating with manufacturing to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality control experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Hands-on CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work specifications
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards and AS9102 FAI documentation
• Precision measuring tool proficiency (micrometers, calipers, comparators)
• High school diploma with relevant coursework, training, or certification in machining or inspection

Responsibilities

• CMM programming for on-machine and offline PC-DMIS
• Perform First Article Inspection packages and AS9102 documentation
• Conduct dimensional inspection with precision tools to tight tolerances
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T per military and commercial standards
• Manage and archive CMM programs, setup photos, and inspection reports
• Provide technical support to inspection and manufacturing teams
• Perform manual inspection when needed with hand tools

Skills

Quality control

CMM programming

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

CMM Programmer | Trio Manufacturing — Built for People Who Program With Purpose

Location: Carson, Ca

Shift: 2nd Shift Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Pay: $35 - $55

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Your programs don't just measure parts. They protect missions.

At Trio Manufacturing, we've been building precision aerospace and defense components for over 80 years. We're not a job shop — we're a company with a legacy, a growing customer base, and a brand new 130,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Carson, CA on the horizon. We're scaling up, and we need a CMM Programmer who's ready to grow with us.

If you're someone who lives in PC-DMIS, knows the difference between a good datum scheme and a bad one, and takes pride in programs that run clean — keep reading.

What You'll Own

This isn't a "load the part and hit run" role. You'll be programming, inspecting, and driving quality from the floor up:

• CMM Programming — generate on-machine and offline programs (PC-DMIS) for first piece, in-process, and final inspection
• First Article Inspection — complete AS9102 Form 3 FAI packages, in-process reports, and AQL documentation
• Dimensional Inspection — advanced CMM programming alongside calipers, micrometers, and comparators to tolerances as tight as ±0.0001""
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation — read and apply engineering drawings, military and commercial standards, and customer specs
• Program Management — save and organize all CMM programs, setup photos, and inspection reports for full traceability
• Technical Support — be the go-to resource for the inspection department and collaborate with the manufacturing team to hit deadlines
• Manual Inspection — step in with hand tools when needed; you know your way around the floor

What You Bring

Required:

• 3–5 years of quality control experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Hands-on CMM programming experience — PC-DMIS proficiency is a must
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work specifications
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards
• Experience with FAI (AS9102) documentation
• Precision measuring tool proficiency (micrometers, calipers, comparators)
• High school diploma with relevant coursework, training, or certification in machining or inspection

You'll really stand out with:

• Experience with offline CMM programming
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems
• Experience supporting customer source inspections or audits

Why Trio — And Why Now

Trio has been a cornerstone of aerospace manufacturing for over 80 years. We build with integrity, we promote from within, and we're in the middle of one of the most exciting chapters in our company's history.

We're expanding. Our brand new 130,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Carson, CA is coming — up from 40,000 sq ft in El Segundo. That means more programs, more complexity, more career runway for the right person. People who join Trio at moments like this don't get stuck — they help build what's next.

• Competitive pay up to $55/hr (higher DOE)
• A team that respects the craft
• Real growth potential in a company that's proven it

Ready to Write Programs That Actually Matter?

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of something growing, we'd love to hear from you.

Trio Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.