CMM Technician Programmer in Chard, Somerset

CMM Technician Programmer

Are you a skilled CMM Technician looking for an exciting opportunity in Bristol?

Does the idea of Programming CMM equipment interest you?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for one of our clients in Bristol.

The Company: With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth as a first Tier supplier and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful CMM Technician will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:
 

As a CMM Technician, 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.

Key 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 Experience

• 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 Aberlink 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

• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with NADCAP or special process controls.
• ISIR, FAI and PPAP experience
• Mechanical qualification
• Experience in machining environments