Senior CMM Inspector (Aerospace) – On-Site Contract

Apera; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Apera is seeking an experienced CMM Inspector for a hands-on, on-site 6 month contract with extensions to join a fast-moving aerospace manufacturing environment. You will own CMM programming, dimensional inspection and First Article documentation to support quality and programme delivery.

The role requires five years of CMM-related experience in aerospace, with ability to create and modify programs, read engineering drawings and maintain traceable inspection records.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of CMM programming, operation and dimensional inspection experience.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, military or defence manufacturing.
• Ability to independently create and modify CMM programs.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and precision measurement knowledge.
• FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness documentation knowledge.
• Experience with FAA Part 145 Repair Station environments.

Responsibilities

• Create new CMM programs and operate equipment using established programs.
• Inspect aerospace components against drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMMs, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other metrology equipment.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, visual and final inspections.
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection packages.
• Maintain material lot integrity, product traceability and inspection records.
• Identify, document and communicate nonconforming products.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to resolve inspection issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

Aerospace industry

Engineering drawings

FAA documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machinist certificate or technical qualification

A&P certification

Tools

CMM machine operation

Calipers and micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Apera is seeking an experienced CMM Inspector for a hands-on, on-site 6 month contract with extensions to join a fast-moving aerospace manufacturing environment. You will own CMM programming, dimensional inspection and First Article documentation to support quality and programme delivery.

The role requires five years of CMM-related experience in aerospace, with ability to create and modify programs, read engineering drawings and maintain traceable inspection records.