CMM Programmer/Inspector

FK Instrument is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance CMM Programmer/Inspector to join our growing Quality team. This role is responsible for programming, validating, and operating Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software to inspect tight-tolerance, precision-machined components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor customers.

You will play a key role in ensuring parts meet customer, engineering, and industry requirements while working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to solve dimensional issues and support new product launches.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, modify, validate, and optimize Zeiss Calypso CMM programs for new and existing parts
• Perform first article, in-process, final, and receiving inspections
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, customer specifications, and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports and detailed dimensional inspection reports
• Identify and document nonconforming conditions, then help investigate root cause and corrective actions
• Work alongside Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve dimensional issues and improve processes
• Help shape better inspection methods, fixturing, CMM programs, and measurement approaches
• Support new product launches, process validation, MSA activities, capability studies, and audits
• Mentor and support other inspectors as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years of Zeiss Calypso CMM programming experience, or comparable hands-on CMM programming experience
• 5 years of mechanical inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional inspection techniques
• Experience using inspection tools including CMMs, micrometers, height gauges, surface plates, indicators, gauge blocks and pins, thread gauges, optical comparators, and profilometers
• Experience completing AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality requirements
• Someone who is detail-oriented, self-directed, organized, and motivated to solve problems

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening. FK Instrument is a Florida Drug-Free Workplace.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive pay annual bonus based on the company's profitability
• 100% employer paid medical insurance option for employee only - other insurance coverages available including dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan employer matching with automatic vesting
• Vacation sick time
• Safe and clean environment with overtime opportunities
• Career advancement in a growing company

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Visit our website to learn more! https://fk-instrument.com/

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which industries have you performed quality inspections in?

Experience:

• CMM programming: 4 years (Required)
• Inspection of precision CNC machined metal components: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,782 - $75,645