Laser Tracker Operator

Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We produce a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Laser Operator is responsible for working with Quality, Design, and Assembly to help ensure projects meet customer specifications. The Laser Operator will inspect machined components, weldments, purchased components, etc. for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Independently operate FARO Laser Tracker with Verisurf Software to perform inspection, ensuring project meets customer specifications
• Produce easily understood and visually appealing inspection reports that include written descriptions, 3-D pictures and data tables
• Evaluate equipment and work with customers and manufacturing team to develop and perform measurement plans for inspections, alignments and reverse engineering
• Focus on manufacturing demands by prioritizing tasks and meeting scheduled deadlines
• Seek ways to improve/streamline inspection methods and communication channels
• Follow policy and procedures including safe working practices
• Any additional duties assigned by management.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with a Faro Laser Tracker, Verisurf software experience
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints including geometric tolerance and understanding of general tolerances and GD&T
• Skills performing inspection of tooling, details and sub-assemblies and setting of details, building tools from start to finish, scan and crunch N/C surface
• Understand reference systems & how to create them
• Strong computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office
• Must be available to work overtime and off shifts if necessary
• Must apply for DOD Secret Clearance
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to read complex blueprints
• Ability to identify and find specifications
• Understanding of general tolerances
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area
• Knows that…