CMM Programmer

Quest Global; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global in Fairfield, California is seeking a CMM Calypso Programmer and Operator to develop, run, and troubleshoot ZEISS Calypso programs for inspecting tight-tolerance aerospace parts.

You will write and update inspection programs from 3D CAD models and blueprints, set up fixtures and probes, run parts on the CMM, and analyze data to flag out-of-tolerance issues, then produce formal quality reports for production and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical/associate degree in manufacturing or quality field.
• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on CMM experience in aerospace/defense/high-tolerance manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ZEISS Calypso metrology software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading.
• Ability to explain inspection data clearly to production, machining, and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Write and update inspection programs from 3D CAD models and blueprints using ZEISS Calypso software.
• Create, debug, and optimize measurement routines for complex parts.
• Set up fixtures, calibrate probes, and run parts on the CMM.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final part checks.
• Analyze data, record results, and flag out-of-tolerance non-conformances.
• Work with machinists and engineers to fix quality issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and generate formal quality reports.
• Interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5, verifying compliance with AS9100 aerospace rules.
• Debug measurement errors, adjust fixturing, and correlate programs for repeatability.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or technical/associate degree

Tools

ZEISS Calypso

Job description

A CMM Calypso Programmer and Operator develops, runs, and troubleshoots Coordinate Measuring Machine programs using ZEISS Calypso software to inspect tight-tolerance aerospace parts.

What You Will Do

• Write and update inspection programs from 3D CAD models and blueprints using ZEISS Calypso software
• Create, debug, and optimize measurement routines for complex parts
• Set up fixtures, calibrate probes, and run parts on the CMM.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final part checks.
• Analyze data, record results, and flag out-of-tolerance non-conformances.
• Work with machinists and engineers to fix quality issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and generate formal quality reports
• Interpret complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards, verifying compliance with aerospace rules like AS9100.
• Debug measurement errors, adjust fixturing, and correlate programs to ensure measurement repeatability.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or technical/associate degree in a relevant manufacturing or quality field.
• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on CMM experience in precision aerospace, defense, or high-tolerance manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ZEISS Calypso metrology software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading.
• Ability to explain inspection data clearly to production, machining, and management teams.

Pay Range:

$45/hour-$50/hour

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This position will be performed onsite in Fairfield, California

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, more than 0% of travel will be required.