CMM Operator

CMM Operator / Technician

This role focuses on developing, qualifying, and implementing precise measurement processes to support high-volume production of small, injection molded metal components. You will create and validate CMM and other measurement programs, perform new product qualification activities, and provide hands-on support to engineering, production, and quality teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review new product designs and recommend the most appropriate measurement processes using tools such as hand measurement tools, custom fixtures, visual inspection systems, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Create detailed measurement processes and CMM programs for new designs, ensuring they are accurate, repeatable, robust, and practical for use in a high-volume production environment.
• Evaluate and validate new measurement processes through careful testing, analysis, and refinement to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Perform new product qualification activities, including First Article Inspections, gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and capability studies.
• Support production and quality assurance activities by troubleshooting CMM programs, resolving measurement issues, and helping to disposition nonconforming or suspect material.
• Continuously improve measurement procedures and methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use on the production floor.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure measurement strategies align with design intent, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and analyze measurement data and support process stability and capability.
• Maintain calibration and proper use of measurement equipment, ensuring adherence to metrology best practices and internal procedures.
• Document measurement processes, inspection plans, and study results clearly and accurately for use by production, engineering, and quality teams.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience as a CMM Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in programming and operating CMMs such as OGP, Zeiss, and Mitutoyo.
• Hands-on experience using CMM software including Zone3, PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Solid knowledge of dimensional metrology and measurement principles.
• Experience conducting gage R&R studies and interpreting the results.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and its application to production measurement data.
• Ability to troubleshoot CMM programs and resolve measurement-related issues in a production environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety-toed shoes.
• Eligibility to work as a US Person as defined by ITAR requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology is preferred.
• Experience working as a CMM Technician specifically with molded metal components is a plus.
• Familiarity with calibration practices and CMM inspection workflows.
• Experience with metrology tools beyond CMMs, including hand tools, custom fixtures, and visual inspection systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving and process validation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports long-term career growth and stability. Team members have access to medical (HSA or PPO) coverage with a generous HSA contribution, prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage through Oregon Paid Leave, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts (FSA), Legal Shield, a transit pass gift card, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.

The time-off program provides up to five weeks of combined sick time, PTO, and designated holiday pay, with PTO increasing after five years of service, supporting strong work-life balance and long-term tenure.

Work Environment

This position operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced production environment focused on high-volume manufacturing of small, injection molded metal components. You will work around CMMs, metrology equipment, and various inspection tools, collaborating closely with production, engineering, and quality teams on the manufacturing floor. The role requires regular use of personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety-toed shoes,…