CMM Programmer/Operator

Nbutexas; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance fully paid by the公司

HSA health plan option

401(k) with company profit-sharing

PTO—up to four weeks

Seven personal or sick days

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Nbutexas in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced CMM Programmer/Operator to program, set up, and operate precision CMMs for high-accuracy, low-volume components used in aerospace and demanding industries.

You will develop inspection programs with PC-DMIS, read blueprints and GD&T callouts, and work with machinists and engineers to maintain strict tolerances down to 0.0002 inch. This full-time role offers a first-shift schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least five years of dimensional inspection experience.
• Experience programming, setting up, and independently operating CMM equipment.
• Working knowledge of PC-DMIS software.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.
• Proficiency with manual precision measurement tools.
• Ability to identify, document, and communicate quality issues.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate a 2020 Hexagon Global S Green CMM.
• Develop and run inspection programs using PC-DMIS.
• Operate a Hexagon Absolute Arm and Hexagon Optiv optical CMM.
• Inspect high-precision, low-volume machined components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, job orders, and GD&T callouts.
• Verify tight dimensional tolerances of 0.0002 inch or less.
• Perform inspections using comparators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other manual inspection tools.
• Communicate out-of-tolerance conditions to machinists and toolmakers.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and quality personnel to resolve dimensional issues.
• Inspect completed parts for quality and machining accuracy.
• Calibrate inspection equipment or verify current calibration.
• Adjust inspection setups and processes to ensure accurate, efficient results.

Skills

PC-DMIS

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Manual measurement tools

Tools

Hexagon Global S Green CMM

Hexagon Absolute Arm

Hexagon Optiv

Job description

CMM Programmer/Operator – Fort Wayne, IN

Precision Matters—Down to 0.0002 Inch

If you know PC-DMIS, understand GD&T, and can independently program and operate a CMM, this is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-precision components without being buried in repetitive production work.

We’re seeking an experienced CMM Programmer/Operator for a growing precision machine shop specializing in automation equipment and low-volume components for aerospace and other demanding industries. You’ll inspect complex machined parts, troubleshoot dimensional issues, and work directly with machinists, toolmakers, and engineers to maintain exceptional quality standards.

Compensation & Schedule

• $35–$40 per hour, based on experience
• First shift
• Flexible work schedule
• Full-time position

Benefits

• Employee health insurance fully paid by the company
• HSA health plan option
• 401(k) with company profit-sharing contributions
• Competitive PTO—up to four weeks
• Seven personal or sick days
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

What You’ll Do

• Program, set up, and operate a 2020 Hexagon Global S Green CMM
• Develop and run inspection programs using PC-DMIS
• Operate a Hexagon Absolute Arm and Hexagon Optiv optical CMM
• Inspect high-precision, low-volume machined components
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, job orders, and GD&T callouts
• Verify tight dimensional tolerances of 0.0002 inch or less
• Perform inspections using comparators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other manual inspection tools
• Communicate out-of-tolerance conditions to machinists and toolmakers
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and quality personnel to resolve dimensional issues
• Inspect completed parts for quality and machining accuracy
• Calibrate inspection equipment or verify current calibration
• Adjust inspection setups and processes to ensure accurate, efficient results

What You’ll Need

• At least five years of related dimensional inspection experience
• Experience programming, setting up, and independently operating CMM equipment
• Working knowledge of PC-DMIS software
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components
• Proficiency with manual precision measurement tools
• Ability to identify, document, and communicate quality issues
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience inspecting aerospace components
• Familiarity with steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and exotic materials
• Experience with Hexagon CMM, Absolute Arm, or Optiv equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Background in low-volume, high-precision machining

If “close enough” has never been part of your vocabulary, this could be the shop for you.

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