Precision Meets Flight: Join a Leading Aviation Manufacturer as a CMM Operator

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aviation company to find a skilled CMM Operator who is passionate about precision, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're experienced in CMM programming and inspection processes, this is your opportunity to work on critical aerospace components that help power the future of flight.

Position Details

• Job Title: CMM Operator
  
• Location: Medford, NY
  
• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (9-Month Contract)
  
• Pay Rate: $29.06 per hour
  
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  
• Overtime: Available and may be mandatory based on business needs
  

Make an Impact Every Day

As a CMM Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of aerospace components that support industry-leading aviation programs. Your expertise in inspection, measurement, and quality documentation will help maintain the highest standards of manufacturing excellence while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

What You'll Do

• Set up, program, and operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment for first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
  
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) requirements.
  
• Create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize CMM inspection programs, including Calypso-based programming.
  
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment.
  
• Document inspection findings and generate reports for quality records, FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports), and customer submissions.
  
• Identify and communicate nonconformances to engineering, production, and quality teams.
  
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with quality management systems and safety standards.
  
• Assist with training operators and inspectors on measurement techniques, equipment usage, and blueprint interpretation.
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on CMM programming experience.
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and inspection techniques.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision machining environments.
  
• Familiarity with FAIRs, PPAPs, AS9100, and/or ISO 9001 quality standards.
  
• Experience using Calypso or similar CMM programming software.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with innovative organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to high-visibility aviation programs where quality and precision are mission-critical.
  
• Work alongside experienced engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.
  
• Build valuable aerospace industry experience with a recognized industry leader.
  
• Enhance your technical skills through challenging and meaningful work.
  
• Enjoy a stable first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance.
  
• Earn competitive pay while making a measurable impact on manufacturing excellence.
  

If you're driven by accuracy, enjoy solving complex measurement challenges, and want to be part of a team that helps keep aviation moving forward, this opportunity is for you.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Bring your CMM expertise to a company where precision matters and quality drives success. Apply today and take the next step toward an exciting career opportunity in the aviation industry with PDS Tech Commercial.

Your precision can help shape the future of flight. Apply now.



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