Precision CMM Programmer - On-Site Metrology & Quality

Schaller Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaller Group in Chesterfield, MI is seeking a on-site CMM Programmer. You will program, set up, and operate CMMs to inspect parts per engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements, supporting root-cause analysis for quality issues.

In this role you will develop and optimize CMM programs, document results, and maintain inspection records while collaborating with quality, engineering, and production teams to drive process improvements and ensure calibration of gauges and measurement

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with measurement tools and techniques, including gauges.
• Experience with inspection processes and quality control in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of calibration procedures and maintaining measurement equipment accuracy.
• Hands-on programming and operation of CMM equipment (PC-DMIS or similar).
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or precision machining preferred.
• Relevant technical certificate or associate degree in manufacturing or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CMMs to inspect parts per drawings and specs.
• Develop and optimize CMM programs and document results.
• Support root-cause analysis for quality issues.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure gauges are calibrated.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to improve processes.

Skills

Measurement tools

Inspection QC

Calibration

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Automotive/aerospace/precision

Associate degree/technical cert

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering tech

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Schaller Group in Chesterfield, MI is seeking a on-site CMM Programmer. You will program, set up, and operate CMMs to inspect parts per engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements, supporting root-cause analysis for quality issues.

In this role you will develop and optimize CMM programs, document results, and maintain inspection records while collaborating with quality, engineering, and production teams to drive process improvements and ensure calibration of gauges and measurement