Precision CMM Inspector & Metrology Technician

American Society for Quality; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society for Quality is seeking a CMM Inspector Technician in Costa Mesa, CA. You will perform dimensional layout inspections on Zeiss CMMs with Calypso, reading blueprints and applying GD&T to ensure part conformity.

Responsibilities include fixture setup, data collection, SPC analysis, and maintaining traceable records in the quality system. 3+ years of CMM experience and ASME Y14.5 knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a dynamic, close-tolerance manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, including programming and proving out programs.
• Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Knowledge of SPC fundamentals, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and gage calibration control.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso.
• Load, align and fixture parts per setup sheets; provide feedback to improve instruction clarity and robustness.
• Establish and verify part alignments, fixturing and datum schemes; select probe configurations.
• Interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine measurement methods and disposition parts.
• Perform first article, in-process and final inspection with full traceability in the quality system.
• Document non-conforming material and support containment and corrective actions.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T experience

Blueprint reading

SPC data analysis

MS Office

Education

AA degree or completed trade school in quality/metrology

High School diploma

Tools

Zeiss CMMs

Calypso software

PiWeb

ERP systems

Gage calibration control

Job description

The American Society for Quality is seeking a CMM Inspector Technician in Costa Mesa, CA. You will perform dimensional layout inspections on Zeiss CMMs with Calypso, reading blueprints and applying GD&T to ensure part conformity.

Responsibilities include fixture setup, data collection, SPC analysis, and maintaining traceable records in the quality system. 3+ years of CMM experience and ASME Y14.5 knowledge are required.