CMM Programmer

CMM Programmer

Precision Is Your Specialty. Help Shape the Future of Aviation.


Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $35.00-$50.00 per hour

Turn Precision into Performance


PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a highly skilled CMM Programmer for an exciting opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.


In this role, you'll use your expertise in Zeiss Calypso, GD&T, and dimensional inspection to help ensure complex rotorcraft components and assemblies meet demanding engineering and quality standards. You'll work alongside engineering and manufacturing professionals to develop and optimize CMM programs, troubleshoot inspection challenges, and turn dimensional data into actionable results.


If you're passionate about precision manufacturing and take pride in getting every measurement right, this is an opportunity to make your expertise count.

What You'll Do


As a CMM Programmer, you will:

• Develop, write, and optimize CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso software to support manufacturing and quality assurance operations.
• Interpret and apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements when programming inspections for complex rotorcraft components and assemblies.
• Review technical drawings and 3D models in collaboration with design and engineering teams to ensure accurate dimensional validation.
• Utilize CATIA and 3DX to interpret 3D models and incorporate design data into CMM programming.
• Maintain and update existing CMM programs to accommodate engineering changes, process improvements, and evolving quality requirements .
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot CMM programming and operational issues.
• Analyze dimensional information and communicate results, concerns, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare professional technical documentation, reports, and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Word, and Excel .
• Communicate programming results and recommendations effectively with customers, executive management, engineering teams, manufacturing teams, and other cross-functional partners.
• Help drive accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing and inspection processes.

Required Qualifications


To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Completed Bachelor's degree .
• 3-5 years of experience developing and validating CMM programs for complex components and assemblies.
• Advanced proficiency with Zeiss Calypso software for CMM programming.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and their application within manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite , including PowerPoint, Access, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with customers, executive management, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications


You'll stand out if you also bring:

• Experience using CATIA and 3DX to review and interpret 3D models and technical drawings.
• Previous experience within aerospace or rotorcraft manufacturing .
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Experience collaborating directly with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Demonstrated success improving or optimizing inspection and CMM programming processes.

Why Join Us?


At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect talented technical professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the aviation industry's most exciting and demanding programs.


In this position, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make an impact: Your programming expertise will directly support the dimensional accuracy and quality of complex aviation components.
• Work with advanced technology: Put your skills in Zeiss Calypso, GD&T, CATIA, and 3DX to work in a highly technical manufacturing environment.
• Solve meaningful challenges: Help engineering and manufacturing teams address complex dimensional and inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with talented professionals: Work alongside engineering, manufacturing, quality, customers, and leadership to achieve shared goals.
• Grow your expertise: Build valuable experience within aviation and rotorcraft manufacturing while expanding your knowledge of precision inspection and quality processes.
• Earn competitive compensation: Receive $35.00-$50.00 per hour , based on experience and qualifications.
• Be part of a quality-driven culture: Join an environment where precision, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence matter.

Ready to Put Precision Into Practice?


If you're an experienced CMM Programmer who knows that every measurement matters , we want to hear from you.


Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and bring your Zeiss Calypso and GD&T expertise to an opportunity where precision helps power the future of aviation.


This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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