CMM Operator

Posted Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

The CMM Operators are responsible for the operation of manual Coordinate Measurement Machines and inspection activities to customer specifications using Verisurf Software.

• Manually measures parts with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools.
• Verify conformity of products to the purchase order, drawings, inspection plans, routing process.
• Verify quantities to the purchase order or bill of material.
• Check for and report foreign object debris issues.
• Inspect detail as required to marked up prints in quality job folder and manufacturing aid.
• Create detail inspection report as required per customer requirements.
• Maintain records of detail inspection reports to proper job folder.
• Populate job TIRs.
• with tag containing supplier, customer, job, detail, quantity, and next op.
• Follow company procedures including Non-conforming process of any items rejected.
• Liaison contact with internal/vendor quality representatives.
• In-process and final inspection of details to ensure tool and components meet customer specifications.
• Perform final manual inspections and layout techniques. Knowledge of final customer inspection documentation requirements. Responsible to archive job inspection folders upon job closure.
• Ability to explain to management what is wrong with the tool/part, then assist in identifying and correcting the problem.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of CMM Operating experience in aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge and experience of 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• N/A

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Follows processes and standard procedures.

• Follows written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Ensures that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Performs consistently under stressful conditions.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Cuts and/or burns
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Intense bright light
• Metal shavings

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

• This position may involve travel up to 15% of the time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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