CMM Operator

  • Precision Castparts Corporation
  • Arlington, Texas
  • Full Time

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Business Profile:

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant's locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.

Location Profile:

Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for the performance of first article, in-process and final inspection of machined parts production hardware. The incumbent must have practical experience and working knowledge of quality assurance concepts, inspection methods, and techniques. With minimal supervision, level one CMM inspectors demonstrate an ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T per ASME 14.5 standards, perform complex set-ups and operation of CMM scanners. This includes the ability to produce and interpret CMM readouts to communicate with production employees regarding dimensional conformance. While CMM inspectors primarily operate CMMs, they will also demonstrate the ability to perform mechanical inspections as required. Normally CMM inspectors belong to the quality inspector category and are identified as level three and level four quality inspectors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company's commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
  • Using engineering drawings, specifications, etc. for reference, inspect detailed machined parts and/or assemblies for conformity to design parameters. Indicate acceptance or rejection on production documentation
  • Perform monitoring and measuring device calibrations as assigned
  • Perform part setups
  • Conduct CMM and laser tracker inspection of parts
  • Ability to interpret CMM and laser tracker data results
  • Maintaining working knowledge of PC DMIS CMM inspection software
  • Complete final inspection and AS9102 first article inspection sheets as required documenting product conformity.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of quality assurance procedure requirements as they
Job ID: 487375392
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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