Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer

A growing precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer to support its quality and production teams. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable programming CMM equipment, interpreting complex prints, and performing dimensional inspections on precision manufactured components.

The ideal candidate combines strong PC-DMIS programming skills with practical inspection experience and can work closely with manufacturing to identify and resolve quality issues.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, day shift Position: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS
• Set up and operate CMM equipment for first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and quality requirements
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMM equipment and manual measuring tools
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
• Verify inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Identify dimensional or quality concerns and communicate findings to manufacturing and engineering
• Assist production teams with inspection questions and quality-related troubleshooting
• Support continuous improvement and other Quality Department activities as needed

Qualifications

• Experience performing dimensional inspection in a precision manufacturing or machining environment
• Hands-on experience creating or modifying PC-DMIS CMM programs
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Proficiency with standard precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Ability to understand tolerances and evaluate parts against engineering requirements
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with production, engineering, and quality personnel
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or metrology training is a plus

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of CMM programming and dimensional inspection experience
• Experience with Hexagon CMM equipment
• Formal PC-DMIS, GD&T, metrology, or quality training
• Experience inspecting machined components in a job shop or precision manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely handle parts weighing up to approximately 30 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment requiring a combination of standing, walking, and seated inspection/programming work.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815. Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.