CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector (Aerospace) - Houston, TX

At a Glance Company: Gretna Machine Shop Location: Houston, TX (Northwest) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $30 – $38/hr (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift (Quality Team) Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3+ years CMM programming) Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required --- Why This Role Exists This role exists to support growing aerospace and high-spec manufacturing work at Gretna Machine Shop, where quality is critical. As Gretna continues expanding across aerospace and energy sectors, this position ensures precision components meet tight tolerances, customer specs, and AS9100 standards. If you take pride in inspection, problem-solving, and working on critical parts — this is a high-impact role inside a quality-driven shop. --- The Work You’ll Be Doing Program, validate, and run CMM inspection programs (PC-DMIS or similar) Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections , in-process, and final inspections Interpret complex aerospace drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) Generate inspection reports and FAIR documentation Analyze data, identify nonconformances, and support RCCA Collaborate with machining, engineering, and quality teams Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) Assist with new product introduction (NPI) inspection methods Mentor junior inspectors as needed --- Inspection Equipment & Environment Hexagon CMM systems (climate-controlled inspection room) Gagemaker MIC Trac MT-3000 Mitutoyo profile projector Optical comparators (digital readout) Hardness tester Shop Environment: Clean, organized inspection lab 50,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility Strong focus on calibration, process control, and quality systems --- What You’ll Be Inspecting Parts: Aerospace + energy components (complex machined parts & assemblies) Tolerances: Tight-tolerance, high-spec work Materials: Aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel, nickel alloys, alloy steels --- What We’re Looking For Required 3+ years CMM programming experience Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5) Experience with AS9102 FAIs Proficiency with PC-DMIS or similar Strong inspection + metrology fundamentals Preferred Aerospace or flight-critical part experience SPC / MSA knowledge OEM exposure (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) NADCAP environment experience Multi-axis or scanning CMM experience --- Why Machinists & Inspectors Like Working Here Work on real aerospace and energy parts Strong AS9100 / ISO quality culture Clean, air-conditioned shop Modern inspection equipment Long-tenured, experienced team Opportunity to grow into senior quality or leadership roles --- Apply Apply directly through hireCNC #J-18808-Ljbffr