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Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Specialist

Manufacturing and Production
Quality Assurance
Quality Inspector / Technician

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

At a Glance

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Specialist. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Drawing Interpretation, Safety Assurance.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

3 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Median Wage

$47,460/yr

Growth (2024-34)

0.0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (19)

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

5.0

Drawing Interpretation

5.0

Micrometer

4.8

Machining

4.8

Test Equipment

4.7

Geometry

4.7

Laser Tracker

4.7

Tooling

4.6

Engineering Drawings

4.6

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.5

Data Collection

4.5

ISO 13485 Standard

4.5

Model-Based Definition

4.5

Laser Scanning

4.4

Regulatory Requirements

4.4

Calipers

4.4

Mechanical Aptitude

4.3

Product Inspection

4.3

Calibration

4.3

Common Skills (11)

Safety Assurance

5.0

Quality Assurance

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.9

Analytical Skills

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Organizational Skills

4.7

Report Writing

4.6

Multitasking

4.3

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