CMM Operator

Zenix Aerospace Is Currently Hiring The Following Position Title: CMM Operator

Shift: 1st Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) Monday - Friday

Facility & Location: Ketema, El Cajon, CA

Who is Zenix Aerospace? We are a global leader uniting decades of expertise under one name. Zenix Aerospace™ is a leading supplier of structural airframe and engine components to the global aerospace and space industries. A critical supplier across all major fuel-efficient commercial narrowbody platforms with a global footprint in eight strategic locations across the US, UK, and South East Asia. We deliver on time, to the highest standards of quality and safety, as a trusted partner in aerospace excellence.

We are the leading partner in aerospace engineering uniting global expertise with a shared vision, we design and deliver high-technology aerospace components that keep aircraft and space systems flying safely, reliably, and efficiently. With a global footprint, decades of engineering heritage, and a future-focused approach to digital innovation, we are trusted by the world’s leading aerospace companies to deliver consistent excellence. Together, we are elevating aerospace.

Who is Zenix Aerospace Ketema? Zenix Aerospace Ketema is a leading provider of components for aircraft and turbine engine builders, as well as precision products for space, marine and ground-based applications. Zenix Aerospace Ketema specializes in producing complex fabrications and machined components from titanium and nickel alloys.

What Does the Job Involve? The CMM Operator is responsible for operation of the Coordinate Measuring Machine to inspect close tolerance machined parts, part assemblies and tooling. Assists with first article lay outs, inspection procedures and assists in Manual Dimensional Inspection within the department as required.

What Will My Responsibilities Include?

• Calibrates CMM and Load parts / fixtures on CMM and start up the programs, aligns parts to program for production.
• Performs periodic machine verification, saves CMM program/reports to database and furnishes data to engineering.
• Inspects and documents, as applicable, the dimensional criteria and cosmetic conformance of a variety of precision mechanical parts, subassemblies, and assemblies ranging from average to major complexity (may include sheet metal components).
• Recalls tooling for periodic checks to determine that tooling is still performing as required.
• Maintains tool drawing and history files on all active tooling.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Lays out first run and production parts from blueprints, marking all location points and reference lines necessary to check tooling.
• Plans inspection procedures including layout, set up, and mathematical computations required for all types of tooling.
• Performs dimensional and visual in‑process inspections of items during manufacturing. May perform duties under the FAA Repair station requirements.
• Performs first article, floor, and final inspection of multiple operations or completed parts
• Inspects electronic assemblies, subassemblies, hardware and parts for compliance with specifications following blueprints, drawings, production and inspection manuals, and government and/or customer requirements.
• Inspects and documents such toolings as jigs, fixtures, dies, patterns, templates, and other special and general purpose tools involving closely coordinated location points, interrelated dimensions in more than one plane, compound angles, and irregular contours.
• Uses standard inspection equipment, specialty measuring devices, and fixtures.
• Coordinates with shop personnel while working with the CMM part program.
• May assist, as required, in "root cause" analysis, statistical analysis and engineering.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area, ensures proper handling of tools, and maintains equipment and stock to prevent loss.

What Key Skills Do I Need?

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Compile statistics.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain filing systems.
• Maintain logs.

What Qualifications Should I Have? Education

• Technical degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of manufacturing related experience.
• Familiar with ANSI / ASME 14.5 GD&T Standards.
• Experience with Calypso or PC-DMIS software preferred.

Why Join Zenix Aerospace? Joining Zenix Aerospace means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.