CMM Technician

JB505 - CMM Technician

Location: Chard Junction

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 DOE + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a CMM Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

You will play a key role in ensuring all aerospace and other industries components, meet stringent customer, regulatory and internal requirements. You will be responsible for inspection, verification and reporting of critical dimensional characteristics in line with AS9100 accreditation and customer standards.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programme and operate CMM equipment, Axiom, Azimuth, Extol, Baty.
• Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision aerospace components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and specifications.
• Produce and review inspection reports and FAIR documentation (AS9102).
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer aerospace standards.
• Maintain calibration and traceability requirements.
• Assist with audits and continuous improvement activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a CMM inspection role within aerospace or precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with CMM programming Aberlin software.
• Familiarity with first article inspection (AS9102).
• Understanding of measurement tools such as micrometers, verniers, shadowgraphs and gauges.
• Mechanical techniques, allowing problem solving off the CMM.
• Knowledge of root cause and problem-solving tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering/quality qualification.
• Experience in machining or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with NADCAP or special process controls.
• ISIR, FAI and PPAP experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime and shift premiums (where applicable).
• Pension and healthcare scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive SME culture with real opportunities to grow.
• Modern working environment with advanced inspection equipment.