Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a CMM Operator in Irwindale, CA who possesses: 2+ years of hands-on inspection or CMM experience within industrial manufacturing Blueprint reading and GD&T experience AS9100 experience highly preferred PC-DMIS programming, editing, or troubleshooting experience preferred
FULL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a CMM Operator to support dimensional inspection, mechanical validation, first article inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and quality documentation in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This temp-to-hire role is responsible for operating CMM equipment, utilizing PC-DMIS software, interpreting GD&T and blueprints, verifying product conformance, identifying non-conformances, and supporting dimensional issue resolution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on inspection and CMM experience, strong blueprint and GD&T knowledge, AS9100 familiarity, and the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Performing dimensional inspections using CMM equipment Utilizing PC-DMIS and other methods of mechanical validation Creating, modifying, editing, and troubleshooting PC-DMIS measurement programs as needed Reading and interpreting GD&T, blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation Verifying product conformance to engineering drawings, customer specifications, AS9100 quality requirements, and internal procedures Identifying non-conformances and communicating quality concerns Performing first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections Supporting first article inspections per customer specifications and AS9102 requirements as needed Generating detailed inspection reports Maintaining organized inspection records and quality documentation Supporting calibration and verification of measurement equipment as required Working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve dimensional issues Assisting with root-cause problem solving when dimensional or process issues arise Performing approximately 20% CMM work and 80% inspection work, depending on business needs Supporting inspection of precision machined components in an aerospace manufacturing environment Using blueprint reading, GD&T, and dimensional inspection skills to complete secondary checks and verify tight tolerances Supporting growth into additional CMM programming responsibilities as needed Following all quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures Performing other duties as assigned The selected candidate will also possess: 2+ years of hands-on inspection or CMM experience within industrial manufacturing required 3+ years of hands-on CMM operating experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred Precision machining or fabricated metal environment experience preferred AS9100 experience highly preferred Automotive or other tight-tolerance manufacturing experience considered Blueprint reading experience required Strong GD&T experience required Ability to interpret GD&T per
ASME Y14.5
preferred Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and inspection plans required PC-DMIS experience preferred PC-DMIS programming, editing, or troubleshooting experience preferred Experience performing first article inspections required Experience with AS9102 preferred In-process inspection and final inspection experience preferred Basic CNC machining or metrology knowledge preferred Ability to verify product conformance and identify non-conformances Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing and inspection area Ability to work onsite in Irwindale, CA Ability to work first shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Ability to support a temp-to-hire opportunity
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout manufacturing and inspection areas as needed Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while reviewing inspection reports, CMM data, blueprints, specifications, inspection plans, and quality documentation Ability to use hands and fingers for CMM operation, inspection equipment, computer work, documentation, and standard quality inspection tasks Ability to frequently use inspection equipment and computer systems Ability to review GD&T, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, customer specifications, and computer screens for extended periods Ability to visually inspect precision machined components and identify dimensional or quality concerns Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move parts, tools, inspection equipment, materials, and standard manufacturing items as needed Ability to work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing and inspection environment Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures Ability to maintain accuracy, focus, and attention to detail in a precision inspection environment
Salary Range:
$25 to $35/hour More information can be found at . Company Description Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. Company Description Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.
