Quality Inspector/ CMM Programming 1st Shift

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector focused on CMM programming for 1st shift. The role blends hands-on inspection with independent PC‑DMIS programming to support production and quality requirements.

The candidate will perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections, write and optimize PC‑DMIS programs, analyze data, and create detailed reports while maintaining GMPD standards. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CMM inspection experience.
• 1+ years of independent PC-DMIS programming experience (writing/editing programs).
• FAI experience and data reporting.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot CMM faults.
• Aerospace experience desired.
• Willingness to work overtime and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Piece, In-Process, and Final inspections per customer requirements and prints.
• Write, revise, and optimize CMM programs (PC-DMIS) to meet specs.
• Analyze CMM reports and inspection data for adherence to prints.
• Create CMM setup and operating instructions per part/machine.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with results and statistics.
• Support QC with FAI, in-process, or final inspections as needed.
• Maintain CMM programs and data backups; update software.
• Coordinate with production, manufacturing engineering, and quality personnel.
• Ensure records align with internal inspection procedures and ERP usage.

Skills

CMM inspection

PC-DMIS programming

GD&T

Communication

FAI

OTJ troubleshooting

Meet deadlines

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Quality Inspector - CMM Programming 1stShift

Primus Aerospace is currently seeking a Quality Inspector with a focus on CMM programming to join our Quality team. Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined out of standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) to provide components to mission critical civilian and defense programs.

This role balances hands‑on inspection responsibilities with independent CMM programming duties. The ideal candidate is comfortable both performing first piece, in‑process, and final inspections and writing, editing, and optimizing PC‑DMIS programs to support production and quality requirements.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 3:30PM

Pay Rate: $30-$45/hr

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with the Quality Management System
• Perform First Piece, Lot, In-Process, and Final Inspections against customer requirements and print specifications
• Write, revise, and optimize CMM programs (PC‑DMIS) to reflect customer print specification requirements
• Analyze and interpret CMM reports and inspection data to determine adherence to customer prints and specifications
• Create CMM setup and operational instructions specific to part and machine
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, including written descriptions of results and statistical analysis
• Provide support to the QC team with FAI, in-process, or final inspection activities as needed
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance of CMM machines and ensure programs and inspection data are stored and backed up correctly
• Ensure CMM software (PC‑DMIS) is kept up to date and maintained
• Apply GD&T principles and ASME Y14.5M interpretation to inspection and programming work; stay current with GD&T standards, terminology, and inspection methodologies
• Understand and follow internal inspection procedures and maintain accurate inspection records
• Understand and maintain the ERP system per company policy
• Provide technical assistance to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality personnel as needed
• Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices, and required standards
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned (Calibration, Audits, CAPA, Customer Complaints, RMAs, etc.)

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) and eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance
• 2+ years of CMM inspection experience
• 1+ years of independent PC‑DMIS programming experience (writing and editing programs, not just running existing programs)
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience and data reporting
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot CMM faults
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Aerospace experience desired
• Willingness to work overtime
• Ability to meet deadlines

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