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Quality/CMM Operator-Lead

Connect Staffing
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Connect Staffing is hiring a Quality/CMM Operator-Lead in Houston, TX, supporting a manufacturing company. You'll mainly inspect products using CMM equipment and lead a team of CMM Operators and Clerks.


Pay: $22–28/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Work Environment: Warehouse/Manufacturing facility

Overtime: Yes, overtime available


Minimum Requirements


  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3–5 years of experience in quality control, inspection, or CMM operation
  • Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, specifications, and blueprints
  • Experience programming or modifying CMM inspection routines and generating inspection reports using CMM software
  • Experience with gauges and precision measuring instruments
  • Proficient in interpreting Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and applying precision measurement standards
  • Basic computer skills, including manufacturing software and database software


Preferred Qualifications


  • Previous lead or supervisory experience in a quality or inspection role
  • Familiarity with word processing software, design software, and order processing systems
  • Experience training or mentoring team members
  • Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting measurement data using SPC and quality control tools.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Background in manufacturing or production environments


If you've held one of these titles in the past, you may be a great fit: Quality Inspector, CMM Operator, Quality Control Lead, Inspection Lead, Quality Technician, CMM Programmer, Dimensional Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Metrology Technician, Manufacturing Inspector


Responsibilities


  • Prioritize and organize daily workload at the start of every shift
  • Delegate tasks and set deadlines for CMM Operators and CMM Clerks
  • Monitor production flow and identify where work is needed
  • Inspect products to ensure compliance with order specifications and quality standards
  • Measure angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, and surface finish
  • Verify the accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications
  • Prepare labor cards, job tickets, and other reports and records for the assigned area


Pre-Employment Requirements


  • Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to pass a drug screen 
  • Ability to stand for extended periods up to 8 hours
  • Ability to frequently lift and move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds


Benefits


  • Weekly pay
  • Affordable health and dental benefits
  • Referral bonuses
  • Additional benefits are available upon permanent hire


Within a few minutes of applying, please check your email for a message from Veton AI. This AI-based screening interview helps us understand your qualifications and experience, and candidates who complete it will receive first consideration.


See all our current openings and waitlists at jobs.connectstaffing.com


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