Precision CMM Operator & Quality Inspector

6 Degrees Search; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a detail-oriented CMM/Quality Inspector to perform dimensional and visual inspections of precision components. You will interpret engineering drawings, run CMM programs, and document results while communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role covers receiving, in-process, and final inspections, using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

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

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in machining/metrology/quality inspection

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a detail-oriented CMM/Quality Inspector to perform dimensional and visual inspections of precision components. You will interpret engineering drawings, run CMM programs, and document results while communicating quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role covers receiving, in-process, and final inspections, using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.