Precision CMM Operator & Quality Inspector

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a meticulous CMM/Quality Inspector to inspect precision components on site in Connecticut. You will verify parts against drawings, run CMM programs, and document results while communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role requires reading GD&T, using micrometers and calipers, and ensuring traceable records. Collaboration with machinists and engineers is essential to resolve dimensional issues and maintain ISO/AS quality readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Prior CMM and quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and documentation.
• Ability to clearly communicate inspection findings and collaborate with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect parts against drawings.
• Run approved CMM programs, review 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 measuring tools.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Verify part identification, revision levels, and inspection documentation.
• Record results and maintain traceable quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Verify measuring equipment calibration status before use.
• Support first article inspections and corrective action investigations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in machining/metrology/quality inspection

Tools

CMM equipment

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a meticulous CMM/Quality Inspector to inspect precision components on site in Connecticut. You will verify parts against drawings, run CMM programs, and document results while communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role requires reading GD&T, using micrometers and calipers, and ensuring traceable records. Collaboration with machinists and engineers is essential to resolve dimensional issues and maintain ISO/AS quality readiness.