CMM Programmer

Overview

We're hiring CMM Programmers for our aerospace precision machining shop.

You'll write and validate CMM programs for first article, in-process, and final inspection on complex, tight-tolerance parts bound for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers. Programming runs on CMM Manager and PC-DMIS.

We're an engineering-driven precision manufacturer in San Jose. You'll sit in the Quality department, support new parts entering production, and work directly with machinists, programmers, and engineers when dimensions come back out of spec.

Why Join Us

• Unlimited overtime: Double pay on Sundays, no cap on hours.
• High-impact industries: Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical parts under one roof.

Compensation

• $36–40 / hr
• Unlimited overtime available
• Double pay on Sundays
• Full benefits

Shifts

• 1st shift: Monday–Friday

Responsibilities

• CMM Programming: Write and validate programs for tight-tolerance machined parts.
• First Article Inspection: Run FAIs and build detailed dimensional reports.
• Blueprint Review: Interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications before programming.
• In-Process Inspection: Check parts during production runs and at final inspection.
• Program Optimization: Reduce inspection cycle time on existing CMM routines.
• Root Cause Analysis: Trace dimensional problems with machinists, programmers, and engineers.
• Calibration Support: Keep metrology equipment calibrated and in working order.
• Inspection Records: Maintain programs, documentation, and quality records.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• CMM programming experience in precision machining
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Hands-on inspection of machined parts
• Experience with first article inspection
• Programming from customer drawings and specifications

Preferred

• CMM Manager and PC-DMIS programming experience
• Zeiss CMM or Calypso programming experience
• Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or medical background
• Quality inspector ready to move into programming
• Experience in an AS9100 environment
• Root cause and corrective action experience