CMM Programmer & Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector focused on CMM programming to join our Quality team in Colorado. The role balances hands-on inspection with independent PC-DMIS programming to support production and quality requirements. Shift is 1st: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Pay rate is $30–$45 per hour. The ideal candidate has 2+ years CMM inspection, 1+ year PC-DMIS programming, FAI experience, GD&T knowledge, and aerospace exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CMM inspection experience.
• 1+ years of independent PC‑DMIS programming experience.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience and data reporting.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Aerospace experience desired.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Perform First Piece, Lot, In-Process, and Final Inspections against customer requirements and print specifications.
• Write, revise, and optimize CMM programs (PC‑DMIS) to reflect customer print specification requirements.
• Analyze and interpret CMM reports and inspection data to determine adherence to customer prints and specifications.
• Create CMM setup and operational instructions specific to part and machine.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, including written descriptions of results and statistical analysis.
• Provide support to the QC team with FAI, in‑process, or final inspection activities as needed.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance of CMM machines and ensure programs and inspection data are stored and backed up correctly.
• Ensure CMM software (PC‑DMIS) is kept up to date and maintained.
• Apply GD&T principles and ASME Y14.5M interpretation to inspection and programming work; stay current with GD&T standards, terminology, and inspection methodologies.
• Understand and follow internal inspection procedures and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Understand and maintain the ERP system per company policy.
• Provide technical assistance to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality personnel as needed.
• Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices, and required standards.
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned (Calibration, Audits, CAPA, Customer Complaints, RMAs, etc.)

Skills

CMM programming

PC-DMIS

GD&T

Inspection

Aerospace experience

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Primus Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector focused on CMM programming to join our Quality team in Colorado. The role balances hands-on inspection with independent PC-DMIS programming to support production and quality requirements. Shift is 1st: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Pay rate is $30–$45 per hour. The ideal candidate has 2+ years CMM inspection, 1+ year PC-DMIS programming, FAI experience, GD&T knowledge, and aerospace exposure.