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CMM Inspector

Karman Space & Defense
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

SUMMARY:

The CMM Programmer will be responsible for overseeing and performing the 1st Article, In-Process & Final Inspection of machine parts and assemblies as well as preparing the final data package for customer review and acceptance. Individuals will be required to use various metrology tools to measure and compare actual features on components to the part requirements.

ABOUT US:

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

Essential Functions

  • Minimum 3 years of Quality Control experience
  • Inspect using conventional inspection tools
  • Interpret complicated aerospace drawings, specifications & GD&T
  • Use comparators, CMM’s, Faro Arms, & Laser Inspection devices
  • Use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software
  • Interface with other departments to accomplish tasks
  • Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
  • Perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Maintain a clean work area daily as required
  • Working ability to apply all applicable safety requirements to comply with regulatory agencies

As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

If an exciting career in the Space & Defense Industry is for you, we'd LOVE to talk to you!

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35

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