CMM Quality Inspector

Overview

We’re hiring CMM Quality Inspectors for our aerospace precision machining facility in Tempe.

You’ll inspect complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers using a Zeiss CMM running Calypso software, along with manual inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment. The role includes first article, in-process, and final inspection, working closely with machinists, programmers, and engineers to ensure parts meet customer specifications.

Experience with other CMM platforms such as PC-DMIS is welcomed—we can train the Zeiss/Calypso specifics for candidates with a strong metrology background.

Why Join Us

• Three-day workweek: Work Friday–Sunday and get paid for 40 hours while working 36.
• Modern manufacturing: Work in a clean, precision machining environment producing components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries.
• Collaborative quality team: Partner directly with machinists, engineers, and programmers to solve challenging dimensional issues and support high-precision manufacturing.

Compensation

• $31 - $33 / hr total
• $28 - $30 /hr base pay
• $3 / hr weekend shift differential
• Work for 36, paid for 40

Shift

• Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• CMM Inspection: Run existing inspection programs on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso.
• Manual Inspection: Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
• First Article Inspection: Perform FAIs and create detailed dimensional inspection reports.
• Blueprint Review: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• In-Process & Final Inspection: Verify dimensional compliance throughout production and before shipment.
• Root Cause Support: Communicate dimensional issues with machinists and engineers to support corrective actions.
• Calibration Support: Help maintain calibrated gauges and metrology equipment.
• Inspection Records: Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• CMM operating experience in a precision machining environment
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Ability to read and apply GD&T
• Hands-on inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment
• Experience running existing CMM inspection programs
• Experience performing first article inspections

Preferred

• Calypso experience
• Zeiss CMM experience
• Experience with other CMM software such as PC-DMIS
• Light CMM programming experience
• Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or medical manufacturing experience
• Experience in an AS9100 environment
• Root cause and corrective action experience

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