CMM Operator: 2nd Shift

CMM Operator

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer's requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking a CMM Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will determine and utilize product configuration requirements via customer drawings (blueprints), 3D models, and applicable specifications to produce programs and inspect products on Coordinate Measuring Machines.

• Maintain written and visual manufacturing records.
• Essential duties require presence in the workplace on a regular basis: in order to accomplish this, regular attendance and punctuality must be maintained.
• Count parts prior to processing; check for missed processes.
• Utilize production work orders, documents, drawings, specifications, and written or oral instructions to perform tasks necessary to meet production requirements.
• Detect and report defective equipment, materials, and faulty operations to supervisor.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

• Ability to read and understand aerospace customer drawings, models, and specifications.
• Knowledge of the AS9100.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances) and skill in applying GD&T to customer drawings, models, etc.
• Knowledge of first article inspection process and ability to fully complete first article to company requirements utilizing the CMM output.
• Ability to use various types of measurement equipment such as pin gauges, calipers, protractors, micrometers, and comparators.
• Skill in using CMM Manager Software, Microsoft XP and other Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to sequence items or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to take direction from lead and/or supervisor to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of seven (7) years of aerospace manufacturing/inspection experience.

Minimum of five (5) years' direct experience with programming and performing CMM part inspections.

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant periods of sitting at a work station.

Frequent use of detailed vision abilities including close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally lift or move up 50lbs.

Occasional periods of standing and/or walking.

Constant use of industry standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Constant…