Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator

Prattwhitney; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a CMM Inspector to verify engine components meet engineering specs and customer requirements. You will set up and program CMM equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and document results to support the quality system.

This is a 1st shift role from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm, onsite in Georgia. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, assist with training, and ensure calibration of inspection tools while maintaining safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience with CMM programming.
• ASME certification preferred.
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAPs, and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, and GD&T.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM programs (e.g., Calypso).
• Perform dimensional analysis using micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and generate reports for quality records, FAIRs, and customer submissions.
• Identify nonconformances and communicate findings to engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration of inspection tools and follow all standard work, safety procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Assist with training operators and inspectors on print reading and measurement techniques.

Skills

CMM programming

Education

HS Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Calypso

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary

As a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Inspector, you are responsible for performing dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines and other precision inspection tools to verify that engine components meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role ensures product conformity, supports production with timely feedback, and helps maintain the overall quality system. This is a 1st Shift position: Monday – Thursday 5:30 am – 4:00 pm

What You Will Do

• Set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM programs (e.g., Calypso).
• Perform dimensional analysis using micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and generate reports for quality records, FAIRs, and customer submissions.
• Identify nonconformances and communicate findings to engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration of inspection tools and follow all standard work, safety procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Assist with training operators and inspectors on print reading and measurement techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience with CMM programming

Qualifications We Value

• 2+ years’ experience with CMM programming ASME certification.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision machining background.
• Experience with FAIRs, PPAPs, and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off, granted upfront and pro-rated based on start date, including 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique circumstances (at supervisor discretion), and 12 paid government holidays annually.

What Is My Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.