CMM Operator/Quality Inspector

We are looking for a meticulous CMM / Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing company in Barkhamsted, CT. This role is perfect for an inspector with experience in analyzing complex components, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

Job Overview

The CMM / Quality Inspector will be responsible for conducting dimensional and visual inspections on manufactured components using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), precision measuring tools, and established inspection protocols. This individual will assist with receiving, in-process, and final inspections, while documenting findings and flagging quality issues to the manufacturing and engineering teams.

Main Duties

• Configure and operate CMM equipment to assess parts against technical drawings and standards.

• Execute approved CMM programs, analyze measurement outcomes, and pinpoint deviations from required specifications.

• Undertake receiving, initial piece, ongoing, and concluding inspections.

• Utilize micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Decipher blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and customer demands.

• Confirm part identification, revision levels, and necessary inspection paperwork.

• Accurately document inspection results and uphold traceable quality records.

• Identify, record, and report nonconforming material in line with established guidelines.

• Work closely with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to solve dimensional issues.

• Validate the calibration status of measuring equipment prior to usage.

• Provide assistance with first article inspections and corrective actions as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred technical training in machining, metrology, or quality inspection.

• Prior experience in CMM and quality inspection within a precision manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in setting up and operating CMM equipment.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T.

• Strong grasp of precision measuring instruments and dimensional inspection techniques.

• Knowledge of tolerances, datum references, and inspection setups.

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

• Effective communication of inspection findings and collaborative work with production teams.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and report preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMM software like PC-DMIS, Calypso, or an equivalent program.

• Capability to develop, adjust, or troubleshoot CMM programs.

• Experience inspecting aerospace, medical device, or tightly toleranced components.

• Familiarity with first article inspection documentation, including AS9102 where applicable.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.

• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.