Job Description
Aerospace CMM Metrology Programmer (Zeiss Calypso)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Compensation: $35–$50/hr
Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Day in the Life
When your day starts at 6:00 AM, you’ll power up Zeiss CMMs and load precision fixtures for an early run. By mid-morning, you’re building or refining Zeiss Calypso routines, translating complex GD&T callouts into robust strategies that capture the true geometry of aerospace parts. You’ll pivot between interpreting engineering drawings, reviewing CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) models, and partnering with quality, manufacturing, and design to resolve ambiguities and measurement challenges. As parts move across your station, you’ll verify dimensions, debug programs, and document results—keeping aircraft programs on schedule and in spec.
Due to ITAR/EAR regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise eligible to access controlled technology.
What You’ll Do
- Build, refine, and validate CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso for complex aerospace components.
- Convert engineering drawings and GD&T requirements into reliable measurement plans.
- Perform dimensional inspections, document results, and support corrective actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations.
- Leverage CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) models to guide inspection and fixturing.
- Troubleshoot measurement strategies, probe calibrations, and data integrity issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3+ years of professional CMM programming experience.
- Deep proficiency with Zeiss Calypso.
- Strong command of GD&T.
- Background in aerospace or complex manufacturing preferred.
- Experience with CATIA and/or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) is a plus.
What You’ll Work With
- Zeiss CMMs and Zeiss Calypso Software
- Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Engineering drawings & 3D CAD models
- CATIA; 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Why This Role
- Contribute to cutting-edge aviation programs with real impact on flight safety and performance.
- Hands-on exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing technologies.
- Collaborate daily with engineers and industry experts.
- Competitive pay up to $50/hr.
- Predictable weekday schedule for work-life balance.
Bring your precision mindset to the shop floor—and help keep aircraft flying safely. Apply today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Forth Worth, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
About Company
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.
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