CMM Programmer & Quality Inspector

Karman Space & Defense; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司con

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Machine Shop Quality Inspector to verify precision‑machined components meet engineering specs. You will operate CMMs and portable measuring arms, interpret GD&T, and maintain inspection records in ERP and quality systems.

You will collaborate with machinists, Quality, and Engineering to identify discrepancies and ensure traceability, with emphasis on first‑piece and in‑process inspections while maintaining calibration status and safe shop practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating Zeiss or Hexagon CMM equipment.
• Experience setting up and operating CMMs or portable measuring arms using approved inspection routines.
• Experience inspecting machined components using engineering drawings, GD&T, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and dimensional tolerances.
• Basic understanding of machining processes, materials, surface finishes, and common manufacturing defects.
• Working knowledge of inspection equipment care, calibration requirements, part cleanliness, and measurement practices.
• Ability to use computers, CMM software, ERP systems, and electronic inspection applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs first‑piece, in‑process, final, and receiving inspections of machined components and assemblies to verify compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to determine appropriate inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Sets up and operates CMMs and portable measuring arms using approved inspection routines, including part fixturing, alignment, probe qualification, and measurement‑result review.
• Conducts dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height and bore gauges, indicators, pin and thread gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Evaluates components for dimensional accuracy, burrs, edge breaks, surface finish, damage, identification, and other specified quality characteristics.
• Completes inspection documentation and records measurement results in CMM, ERP, and electronic quality management systems.
• Supports AS9102 activities and maintains accurate part identification, inspection records, and traceability.
• Identifies, documents, and controls nonconforming material and verifies reworked components as assigned.
• Verifies inspection equipment is clean, suitable for use, and within required calibration status.
• Communicates inspection results, discrepancies, and technical questions to machinists, supervisors, Quality, and Engineering personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings & GD&T

Mathematical problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Hexagon CMM

CMM software

ERP systems

Epicor ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Machine Shop Quality Inspector to verify precision‑machined components meet engineering specs. You will operate CMMs and portable measuring arms, interpret GD&T, and maintain inspection records in ERP and quality systems.

You will collaborate with machinists, Quality, and Engineering to identify discrepancies and ensure traceability, with emphasis on first‑piece and in‑process inspections while maintaining calibration status and safe shop practices.