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CMM Programmer
Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
CMM programmers program and operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to perform inspections on machined aerospace parts. This role is required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving to identify re-work requirements. The CMM team also participates in development and maintenance of our quality system and associated policies, procedures, and work processes to ensure Company, regulatory, customer, and industry requirements are fulfilled. Personnel may also provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Programs and operates a CMM(s); revises programs to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
- Investigates and collaborates with cross-functional team members to resolve manufacturing-related non-conformances or other concerns
- Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
- Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements
- Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
- Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary re-work or re-inspection
- Provide technical support for manufacturing operations to ensure part quality.
- Interprets drawings featuring Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) to identify product inspection requirements.
- Participates in design reviews on cross-functional teams to ensure that conformance to specifications, inspect ability, reliability, and quality system objectives are met.
- Assist engineering with qualification and validation of new or changed tooling or parts.
- Analyze inspection reports to determine adherence to drawings, specifications, and processing procedures.
- Prepare detailed inspection documentation such as written descriptions of inspection results including deviations from engineering specifications.
- Completes other duties as required
- Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
Work Experience
- Five to ten years of technical machining, programming, or similar experience, of which at least two to three years should be in quality assurance ; aerospace industry experience highly preferred
- Three years of CMM programming experience in CMM Manager
Other Required Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of customer and industry standards and quality system requirements including AS9100, FAA requirements is desired
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, (i.e. Statistical Quality Control/Statistical Process-Control, etc.)
- Experience in conducting Lean Manufacturing exercises and Six Sigma projects preferred
- Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards
- Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents)
- Experience accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
- Basic skills using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word; ERP experience is advantageous
Education
- High school diplomas/GED required
- Four-year technical degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
- Periodically lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using cranes or other material handling equipment and/or peer assistance
- Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
- Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
- Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
- Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
- Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:
- Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
- Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
- Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
- Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment
- The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required.
This position is classified as safety-sensitive.
This position must meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):
- An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
- An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
- An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"
About Accurus Aerospace Kent, LLC
Accurus Aerospace Kent LLC was founded in 1977 in Kent, WA. Over the past three decades, Accurus has evolved into a preferred supplier of sheet metal fabricated parts, high-precision machined parts, kits, and bench top assemblies to the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Located in a 47,000 square foot facility only 15 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Accurus is a center of Aerospace excellence and one-stop source for high-speed precision machining, fabrication, and assembly.
Our 2025 benefit package includes the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage on the 1st of the month after 30 days
- Life insurance; Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401k Plan participation plus company match
- Paid time off/Personal Days
- Eight Paid Holidays
We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. Employees may select from available medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefit plans. Disability coverage, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program are provided.
Accurus is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Please note Accurus only accepts applications submitted via our online recruiting system. Individuals with disabilities who are unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at 918-221-0405. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as a result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.
All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.
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Accurus Aerospace Corporation
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Oct 30, 2025