Precision CMM Technician — Metrology & Quality

The Timken Company; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Benefits start on first day

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Timken Company seeks a skilled CMM Technician in Rutherfordton, NC to operate and maintain coordinate measuring machines, inspect parts, and ensure conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and Timken quality standards.

You will create and edit CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS or Calypso, interpret GD&T, analyze measurement data, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on CMM programming and operation experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in bearings, shafts, or high-precision components preferred.
• Proficient with CMM software and GD&T interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CMMs for routine and complex inspections.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T to develop measurement plans.
• Create and edit inspection programs in PC-DMIS/Calypso.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections; document results.
• Analyze data, identify nonconformances, and support CAPA actions.
• Calibrate and maintain CMMs; coordinate with metrology lab for calibration.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation in electronic systems.
• Train operators on measurement techniques and inspection requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement for inspection efficiency.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Basic PC skills

Education

Technical certificate or assoc. degree in metrology

ASQ CST or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

Mitutoyo/MeaSoft

Job description

The Timken Company seeks a skilled CMM Technician in Rutherfordton, NC to operate and maintain coordinate measuring machines, inspect parts, and ensure conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and Timken quality standards.

You will create and edit CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS or Calypso, interpret GD&T, analyze measurement data, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.