Job Description

Job Location Schultes Precision - Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Salary Range $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Incentives:

401K: 100% Matching 6%

Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved Program

Health, Dental, and Vision: Extremely affordable and market leading health benefits.

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CMM Operator to join our quality assurance team. The CMM Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating coordinate measuring machines to inspect precision components and ensure they meet all design specifications and quality standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate CMM machines to measure and inspect precision parts and components.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T symbols.

• Create and modify CMM programs using software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or MODUS).

• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure parts meet dimensional tolerances.

• Document inspection results and maintain detailed records of measurements.

• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve quality issues.

• Perform first article inspections (FAI), PPAPs, and final part verifications.

• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Follow company quality procedures, safety policies, and ISO standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with other inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or associate’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience operating CMMs in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in CMM software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar).

• Experience in aerospace, medical device, or automotive manufacturing.

• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, feel/reach with hands/arms, talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend and stop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, squat, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications