Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator

Aircraft Electric Motors, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aircraft Electric Motors, Inc. in New York is seeking a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator to support aerospace machining and inspection tasks. You will set up and run precision CMM tests against engineering blueprints.

The role requires basic math, blueprint reading, and familiarity with GD&T, with 1–4 years in a shop or quality role. Candidates must pass a pre-employment FAA drug test and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in a machine shop, manufacturing environment, or quality inspection role.
• High School Diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in machining or metrology preferred.
• Pre-employment FAA Drug Test required.

Responsibilities

• Run inspections: Load parts onto the CMM and execute pre-written measurement programs for in-process or final quality checks.
• Read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols.
• Use hand gages such as micrometers, height gauges, and calipers when needed.
• Document inspection results, prepare layout reports, and flag non-conforming parts.
• Maintain CMM equipment, fixtures, and perform routine calibration or probe checks.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

GD&T symbols

CMM software interfaces

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training in machining or metrology

Tools

CMM software

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calipers

Job description

Jobs Description - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator

Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

• Job PositionCoordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator
• Experience1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in a machine shop, manufacturing environment, or quality inspection role. Basic math skills, blueprint reading, and familiarity.
• Location
• EducationHigh School Diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in machining or metrology is preferred
• PostedAugust 12, 2026
• Start DateAugust 12, 2026
• End DateAugust 12, 2026

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operator sets up and runs precision 3D measuring equipment to test manufactured aerospace metal and insulator parts against strict engineering blueprints and quality standards.

Run Inspections: Load parts onto the CMM and execute pre-written measurement programs for in-process or final quality checks.

Read Blueprints: Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.

Use Hand Gages: Measure components using manual precision tools like micrometers, height gages, and calipers when needed.

Document Results: Record inspection data, prepare layout reports, and flag non-conforming or defective parts.

Maintain Equipment: Clean parts, handle fixtures, and perform routine calibration or probe checks on the machine.

• Technical Skills: Basic math skills, blueprint reading, and familiarity with GD&T symbols.
• Software Knowledge: Ability to navigate CMM software interfaces.
• Basic computer literacy: Experience with Microsoft Office is desirable.
• Required: Pre-employment FAA Drug Test.

Aircraft Electric Motors 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.