Precision CMM Inspector & Metrology Specialist

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector for a precision manufacturing environment. The role involves setup and operation of CMMs, interpretation of GD&T, and collaboration with production teams to ensure conformance to drawings and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience with CMM programs (PC-DMIS/Calypso), strong documentation skills, and a solid understanding of measurement techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining, metrology, or quality inspection preferred.
• Experience with CMM and quality inspection in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and dimensional inspection methods.
• 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, 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

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM software (PC-DMIS, Calypso)

CMM equipment

Micrometers, calipers, height gauges

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks a detail-oriented CMM / Quality Inspector for a precision manufacturing environment. The role involves setup and operation of CMMs, interpretation of GD&T, and collaboration with production teams to ensure conformance to drawings and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience with CMM programs (PC-DMIS/Calypso), strong documentation skills, and a solid understanding of measurement techniques.