Job Description

About the Role

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a CMM Programmer in Fort Wayne, IN. This position will focus on programming and inspecting high-precision, low-quantity machined parts using CMM equipment and a variety of manual inspection tools. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, detail-oriented inspection professional who can independently program and operate CMMs, interpret complex drawings and GD&T, inspect tight tolerances, and communicate effectively with engineers, machinists, and tool makers in a job-shop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate Hexagon CMM equipment using PC-DMIS software.
• Inspect high-precision, low-quantity machined parts for dimensional accuracy and conformance to customer specifications.
• Work with a 2020 Hexagon Global S Green CMM and Hexagon Absolute Arm.
• Utilize other inspection equipment including optical CMMs, comparators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, depth gauges, and dial indicators.
• Perform manual and hard checks as needed to verify part dimensions and quality.
• Communicate inspection results and feedback to machinists and tool makers when features are out of tolerance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T callouts, and job orders.
• Inspect finished products for quality and machine accuracy.
• Verify and calibrate inspection equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and quality records.
• Set up and run parts efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Work in a fast-paced job-shop environment with a constant flow of prototype, one-off, and low-volume parts.
• Inspect parts produced on Haas, Okuma, and Makino machining equipment.
• Support inspection of parts produced on multi-axis machinery, manual mills and lathes, and profile OD/ID grinders.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, tool makers, and other inspection personnel to resolve quality and dimensional issues.
• Support precision machining work for Aerospace and other demanding industries.
• Maintain a hands-on presence within the quality/inspection operation.
• Work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple inspection priorities.
• Help maintain a strong quality culture focused on accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of related inspection experience.
• Demonstrated ability to program, set up, and operate a CMM.
• Experience programming CMMs using Hexagon/PC-DMIS strongly preferred.
• Ability to program a CMM for new parts rather than solely operating existing programs.
• Thorough experience reading engineering prints and understanding GD&T.
• Experience inspecting tight dimensional tolerances of 0.0002" or less.
• Ability to use inspection equipment including depth gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong collaboration skills when working with engineers, machinists, tool makers, and inspection personnel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with PC-DMIS programming.
• Experience programming CMMs using other software platforms; training can be provided on specific systems.
• Experience inspecting steels, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and other exotic aerospace materials.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• CAD/CAM knowledge or previous experience using CAD/CAM systems.
• Experience working in a job-shop or precision machining environment.
• Experience with machining processes and multi-axis equipment.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience with prototype and one-off parts.
• Familiarity with Haas, Okuma, or Makino machining equipment.
• Experience with manual mills and lathes.
• Experience working with optical inspection equipment or profile OD/ID grinders.

Benefits Overview:

• Up to $40/hour base pay, with potential to reach $42/hour for the right candidate.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours.
• Double-time pay after 50 hours.
• 2–3 weeks of PTO, plus 1 week of sick/personal time.
• Health insurance with an HSA option.
• 401(k) plan with company profit-sharing contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Optional overtime with limited required overtime.
• Opportunities for additional training, including CMM-specific and job-related training.
• Job-shadowing and hands-on onboarding to learn the shop, parts, processes, and quality expectations.

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