Precision CMM Inspector & First Article Verifier

Zaddy Solutions; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to perform dimensional and visual inspections of precision components using CMMs and precision instruments. You will support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, document results, and communicate quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

Applicants should read engineering drawings, interpret GD&T, and verify calibration status of measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining, metrology, or quality inspection is preferred.
• Previous CMM and quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up and operating CMM equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and dimensional inspection methods.
• Understanding of tolerances, datum references, and inspection setups.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly and work collaboratively with production teams.
• Basic computer proficiency for entering inspection data and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Run approved CMM programs, review measurement results, and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and customer requirements.
• Verify part identification, revision levels, and required inspection documentation.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain traceable quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to resolve dimensional issues.
• Verify measuring equipment calibration status before use.
• Support first article inspections and corrective action investigations as needed.

Skills

CMM operation

Quality inspection

GD&T interpretation

Dimension measurement

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in machining/metrology

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector to perform dimensional and visual inspections of precision components using CMMs and precision instruments. You will support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, document results, and communicate quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

Applicants should read engineering drawings, interpret GD&T, and verify calibration status of measuring equipment.