Company Overview:
Accuturn Manufacturing Co., LLC is a precision machining company serving the aerospace and defense industry. Established in 1997 and headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, our team specializes in producing complex, tight-tolerance components through CNC turning, multi-axis milling, and Swiss screw machining. Accuturn is AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified, upholding the highest standards of quality and traceability.
Position Summary:
Accuturn is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented CMM Programmer to join our Quality Department. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with 4+ years of experience independently programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a precision manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, validating, and maintaining CMM programs used to inspect complex aerospace and defense components while supporting production by communicating inspection results, required machine offsets, and process improvements to operators, programmers, and engineering personnel. Proficiency in CMM programming is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently create, modify, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs for first article, in-process, and final inspections using Zeiss Calypso software.
- Program CMMs to inspect complex CNC turned, milled, and Swiss machined components using engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
- Validate new CMM programs prior to release and continuously improve existing inspection programs to increase efficiency and repeatability.
- Qualify CMM probes, styli, and probe configurations on a routine basis to ensure accurate measurements, repeatable inspection results, and compliance with customer and quality system requirements.
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, customer specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to develop accurate inspection routines.
- Analyze inspection data and communicate required machine offsets, tool wear corrections, and process adjustments to CNC operators and setup personnel to ensure parts remain within specification.
- Complete CMM inspections per customer standards while complying with ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 quality requirements.
- Support other Quality Department functions as needed and other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by supervisor/manager.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience independently programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
- Experience qualifying CMM probes and managing probe configurations to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Experience communicating machine offsets and dimensional corrections directly with CNC operators and setup personnel.
Key Skills:
- Attention to Detail – Ability to catch errors and ensure accuracy in measurements and documentation.
- Mechanical Aptitude – Basic understanding of mechanical systems and tools.
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking – Capability to analyze issues and propose effective solutions.
- Teamwork – Willingness to collaborate with colleagues across departments.
- Sense of Urgency – Ability to prioritize and act promptly in a fast-paced environment.
- Multitasking – Comfortably managing multiple tasks while maintaining quality standards.
Preferred Skills:
- Technical training or coursework in manufacturing, machining, or quality.
- Experience programming Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software.
Growth Opportunities:
This role provides a pathway to advanced positions, including:
- Senior CMM Programmer
- Quality Inspector
- Quality Engineer
Benefits:
- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Tiered PTO accrual and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Complimentary life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
- Fully climate-controlled facility
- All required PPE provided
- Reimbursement for steel-toed shoes
- Employee appreciation events
- Training-focused, supportive work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Accuturn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.
Additional Information:
This opportunity is for individuals seeking a long-term, full-time role. To learn more about Accuturn, reach out at [email protected] or visit www.accuturnmfg.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints for GD&T, such as flatness, perpendicularity, and parallelism? Please answer accurately as this skill will be tested during the in-person interview. Please do not leave blank. Required question.
- What are your salary expectations? Provide a value or provide a range if you are negotiable. Please do not leave blank. Required question.
- Have you independently created and verified CMM programs? We are only considering applicants who can demonstrate clear technical knowledge and practical experience in programming. Please answer accurately as these skills will be tested during the in-person interview. Please do not leave blank. Required question.
- Are you able to respond correctly to a probe collision? Please answer accurately as this skill will be tested during the in-person interview. Please do not leave blank. Required question.
- Which CMM programming software do you have experience using? Please do not leave blank. Required question.
Experience:
- CMM programming: 4 years (Required)
- qualifying probes: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
