CMM Operator – 3-6 month Contract 

Location: Shannon, MS
Position Level: Technician
Type: Contract (3–6 Months)
Pay Rate: $30–$40 per hour

Job Summary

Stratosphere Quality is seeking an experienced CMM Operator to support a customer project in Shannon, MS. This role is employed by Stratosphere Quality and deployed to a customer site to perform dimensional inspection, measurement, validation, and reporting activities.

The CMM Operator serves as a technical representative of Stratosphere Quality, ensuring all measurement activities comply with customer requirements, Stratosphere Quality Quality Management Systems, and applicable ISO standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Perform dimensional measurement and inspection of products and fixtures using CMM equipment

  
  


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  Create, edit, and maintain CMM programs in accordance with customer and Stratosphere Quality requirements

  
  


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  Generate dimensional inspection and validation reports per customer specifications

  
  


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  Conduct dimensional verification of fixtures and finished goods

  
  


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  Perform dimensional validation of components for new projects and ongoing production

  
  


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  Support dimensional problem-solving efforts in production and quality environments

  
  


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  Assist with calibration management activities and documentation

  
  


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  Maintain calibration records, statistical studies, and metrology documentation in alignment with SQ Quality Systems

  
  


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  Ensure proper use, care, and conservation of CMM equipment, gauges, and masters

  
  


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  Support training efforts with customer quality and production teams regarding measurement techniques and equipment care

  
  


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  Support statistical studies including Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

  
  


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  Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for accurate measurement application

  
  


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  Support reverse engineering activities where applicable

  
  


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  Follow ISO guidelines and support ISO 17025 compliance activities as applicable

  
  


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  Assist in the development and implementation of inspection, calibration, documentation, and data retention processes

  
  


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  Provide technical guidance to customer engineering teams and suppliers regarding measurement conformity and non-conformity

  
  


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  Create and maintain documentation supporting customer and Stratosphere Quality Quality Management Systems

  
  


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  Adhere to all Stratosphere Quality policies, safety requirements, and customer site procedures

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  High School Diploma or equivalent required

  
  


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  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred (Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Quality, or similar)

  
  


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  2–5 years of experience in metrology, calibration, or quality assurance

  
  


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  Hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment

  
  


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  Strong understanding of dimensional measurement and print interpretation

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

  
  


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  Strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple metrology tasks simultaneously

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate documentation

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment