CMM Operator

Join our aerodef manufacturing team 

Do you have quality and precision running through your veins? We make the precision parts and components that make America the world’s leader in aerospace and defense technologies. If you’re passionate about “made in the USA” and our country’s mighty aerospace and defense sector, you just might be the quality technician we’re looking for. We’re seeking disciplined and motivated recruits who want to learn, improve, and be part of a collaborative team creating fracture-critical structural parts for industry-leading aerodef OEMs.  

You and Tuscaloosa 

We’re located just outside historic Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Founded in the ’70s as Smith’s Machine, we are now part of the largest and fastest-growing precision manufacturing companies in the United States with multiple locations across the country. You’ll work in high-tech, climate-controlled manufacturing facilities featuring cutting-edge technology that enables us to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. You’ll operate the latest and greatest quality control and quality assurance equipment using the latest software and technologies. 

Help make parts that make a difference 

We precision machine complex, difficult-to-manufacture components for the biggest, most-well-known original equipment manufacturers in aerospace and defense. From advanced remote operating weapons systems to the most sophisticated fighter jets on the planet, we support the mission-critical needs of our customers. As a quality technician, you’ll be responsible for performing manual measurements and dimensional checks using gages and other high-tec measurement equipment, including CMM machines.

Perks and benefits  

All this—and more—could be yours. 

• Health/Dental/Vision/Medical benefits starting day 1 of employment
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Relocation Assistance
• Teamwear & Boot Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Your day will go something like this 

Here’s what you’ll be asked to do as a quality engineer. 

•  Reviews the job related information. (Part drawing, CMM programs, etc.)
•  Prepares workplace and CMM machine for next task
•  Performs manual measurements and dimensional checks using gauges, etc.
•  Utilizes CMM machines for measurements
•  Archives measurement data in electronic format
•  Retrieves and provides reports to Team as needed
•  Supports change-over activities of manufacturing for an earliest first ok part and confirmation for series production
•  Perform inbound inspection per work instructions
•  Perform outbound inspection per work instructions
•  Segregates unacceptable material from acceptable material.
•  Supplies unacceptable material to review table
•  Provides inspected and confirmed parts to next process step
•  Enters data from Material Review Process and tracks paperwork
•  Communicates quality issues to Quality Engineer as needed
•  Maintains work area. (5S)

Do you have the right stuff? 

If this is you, we might be a perfect match: 

Qualifications: To successfully perform this job, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or experience  

• Associate’s degree in a technical field, i.e. through community college  

• Five years’ experience in manufacturing 
• Operating CMMs 
• Experience with Calypso software preferred 
• Experience in lean manufacturing 

Language skills  

• Ability to write professionally for multiple outlets that conform to prescribed style and format 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

Reasoning ability 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

Computer skills  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) 

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, you will occasionally be required to stand, walk, and sit 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus 
• You may occasionally be required to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds 

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you’ll encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate