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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Manchester, Connecticut

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Title CMM Operator / Inspector (2nd Shift) About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms. EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer. Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinates programming and operation of CMM equipment to include Mitutoyo & Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in a manufacturing environment engaged in the production of precision machined components. Perform dimensional layouts, 1st /last piece inspections using CMMs, calipers and other general measurement equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Read blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications.
  • Compare recorded measurements to blueprint dimensions and tolerances and notify specified persons of discrepancies.
  • Develop and implement computer programs using Mitutoyo & Zeiss CMMs.
  • Ability to manage time and resources to ensure that operational requirements are satisfied through CMM inspections.
  • Good mathematical skills, experienced in geometry and trigonometry.
  • Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Manual inspection experience.
Position Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in the operation of CMM's
  • Strong understanding of off line programming
  • Prior experience in various inspection techniques, i.e., 1st piece, in-process, final inspections
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Hands-on bench inspection experience preferred.
  • Knowledgeable of MS Word, and Excel
Shift Evenings Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Manchester Category Quality Control Req Number QUA-26-00009 Position CMM Operator / Inspector Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s)

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Posting ID: 1265964776 Posted: 2026-06-03 Job Title: Cmm Operator Inspector