Quality Control Inspector - CMM / GD&T (Aerospace) in Arlington, Texas at J.M. Fabrication Company, LLC

Quality Control Inspector - CMM / GD&T | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | Arlington, TX

About J.M. Fabrication

J.M. Fabrication Company, LLC is an ITAR-registered aerospace and defense manufacturer in Arlington, Texas, producing precision machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies. This QC Inspector position reports to our Quality Manager.

What You Will Do

Our quality team is looking for a hands-on dimensional inspector who can run a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with PC-DMIS, read complex blueprints, and stand behind every measurement. You will inspect first articles, in-process work, finished parts, and incoming material, and you will be the person who catches a bad setup before it becomes a bad part.

- Run approved PC-DMIS inspection programs on the CMM, review the data, and produce inspection reports

- Before accepting a result, confirm the part ID, drawing revision, program, fixturing, probe qualification, and alignment

- Perform first article (FAI), in-process, final, and receiving inspection as assigned

- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5, to the revision called out by the drawing or customer

- Apply datum reference frames, feature control frames, basic dimensions, true position, profile, flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism, and runout to real setups and results

- Work with MMC, LMC, RFS, and bonus tolerance where they apply

- Verify features manually with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, pin gauges, and a surface plate

- Investigate unexpected readings and escalate setup, alignment, program, or print-interpretation questions

- Record results accurately with full traceability to part, job, drawing revision, and gauge

- Tag and segregate nonconforming material per procedure and alert Quality and Production promptly

- Help prepare AS9102 first article inspection reports when customers require them

- Check calibration status, perform routine operator checks and cleaning, and report gauge or machine problems

- Contribute to root cause analysis, corrective action, and better inspection methods

- Keep the inspection area organized and follow quality and safety procedures

What You Bring (Required)

- 2+ years of dimensional or quality inspection experience in manufacturing, including hands-on CMM operation

- PC-DMIS experience loading and running existing programs, checking alignments, and interpreting results

- Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T to actual parts and setups

- Skilled with precision hand gauges and manual dimensional inspection

- Understanding of how fixturing, alignment, cleanliness, and temperature affect measurement accuracy

- Strong attention to detail and accurate, complete record-keeping

- Clear communicator who can explain inspection findings to Quality and Production

- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and electronic inspection or manufacturing records

- Works independently within procedures and knows when to ask for technical guidance

Nice to Have

- PC-DMIS programming: creating, editing, troubleshooting, and validating CMM programs

- Inspection of precision CNC machined parts, fabrications, or assemblies

- AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system experience

- AS9102 FAI documentation experience

- Knowledge of CNC milling, turning, or fabrication processes

- SPC and MSA familiarity

- Training or certification in metrology, GD&T, or quality inspection

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

- Inspection area and shop floor with normal manufacturing noise

- Extended standing or sitting while setting up parts, running equipment, and documenting results

- Precise positioning of parts and gauges requiring manual dexterity

- Lift and move parts up to 50 lbs, with assistance or lifting equipment as appropriate

- Essential functions performed with or without reasonable accommodation