CMM Programmer – PC-DMIS | AS9100 Precision Manufacturing | Santa Ana, CA

At a Glance

Company:  Ricaurte Precision, Inc.

Location:

Santa Ana, California
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:
$35–$45 per hour  (DOE)
Experience Level:  5+ Years of Experience
Industry:  Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
Quality Systems:  AS9100D | ISO 9001:2015

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- Why This Role Exists

Ricaurte Precision machines complex, tight-tolerance components where quality is non-negotiable. As production grows and automation expands, we need a dedicated  CMM Programmer  to ensure inspection programs are accurate, efficient, and aligned with GD&T requirements.

This role exists to strengthen RPI’s inspection infrastructure, improve productivity, and ensure customer drawings are verified with precision and consistency.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Develop, maintain, and optimize  CMM programs (PC-DMIS preferred)

Set up and operate  Hexagon CMM systems  to meet inspection requirements

Interpret and apply  GD&T from engineering drawings

Inspect parts per  First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection standards

Select and utilize appropriate gauges and measurement tools

Review drawings and documentation to ensure inspection criteria are clearly defined

Identify ambiguous or outdated GD&T documentation and drive resolution

Assist with Solid Works model updates and file conversions for programming support

Coordinate CMM maintenance, calibration, and system upgrades

Support the Quality team with additional inspection tasks as needed

Contribute ideas for process improvements and inspection efficiency

This is a hands-on programming and inspection role within an AS9100-certified environment.

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- Inspection Equipment & Software

You’ll work with advanced quality tools and systems including:

CMM & Metrology

Hexagon CMM

Romer Arm (as applicable)

Software

PC-DMIS  (preferred)

Solid Works (model support)

ERP-driven documentation systems

Measurement Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Standard gauges & indicators

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- What We’re Looking For

Required

3+ years of CMM programming experience

Experience with  PC-DMIS software

Strong understanding of  GD&T and engineering drawings

Experience setting up CMM systems and performing quick program updates

Knowledge of  AS9100 quality systems

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience with Romer Arm

Ability to assist with quality gauging development

Experience updating Solid Works models

Experience supporting vendor quality investigations

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- Materials You’ll Inspect

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Inconel

Engineering Plastics

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- Why Quality Professionals Choose Ricaurte Precision

Advanced, automated precision machining environment

AS9100-certified, process-driven quality culture

High-end CMM and inspection systems

Complex, meaningful aerospace and advanced manufacturing work

Collaborative team across programming, machining, and quality

Real opportunity to influence process improvements

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- Pay, Benefits & Stability

$35 – $45 per hour , based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Long-term stability in a growing, technology-driven machine shop

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- Apply

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