CMM Programmer — 1st Shift Quality & Inspection

Donaldson; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health benefits

retirement plan (401k)

paid time away

paid leaves (including paid paternal)

and more

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a CMM Programmer in Dixon, IL to develop and maintain CMM programs for dimensional inspection of components. This 1st shift role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm, offering exposure to GD&T, complex drawings, and aerospace-quality practices.

You will set up CMMs, interpret CAD models, and generate detailed inspection reports while supporting FAI/PPAP, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CMM programming software; PC-DMIS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
• Knowledge of precision measurement equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their relation to dimensional quality.
• AS9100 knowledge or aerospace environment preferred.
• Experience with complex parts and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, modify, and maintain CMM programs for dimensional inspection of manufactured components.
• Set up and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines and related inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and 3D CAD models.
• Apply GD&T principles in inspection programs and evaluating components.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and other dimensional inspections.
• Analyze CMM inspection results and communicate dimensional or quality concerns.
• Generate, review, and maintain inspection reports and measurement records.
• Troubleshoot CMM programming, setup, probing, and measurement issues.
• Determine inspection methods, probe configurations, alignments, and strategies.
• Support FAI, PPAP, capability studies, and other quality documents.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Manufacturing on nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Assist Production with troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Maintain CMM programs and inspection documentation.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Support continuous improvement to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Reading drawings & CAD

Precision measurement tools

Manufacturing processes understanding

Complex parts experience

CMM operation

AS9100 knowledge (preferred)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a CMM Programmer in Dixon, IL to develop and maintain CMM programs for dimensional inspection of components. This 1st shift role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm, offering exposure to GD&T, complex drawings, and aerospace-quality practices.

You will set up CMMs, interpret CAD models, and generate detailed inspection reports while supporting FAI/PPAP, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative team environment.