Job Description

MCOSMOS • Verisurf • Keyence Laser Scanning | 1 Factory AS9100 Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Smith & Company is an engineering-driven precision machining company supporting aerospace and defense programs. Quality here is not an afterthought, it’s a controlled, AS9100-compliant verification process that ensures mission-critical hardware meets requirements before it moves forward. This role owns inspection, measurement, and release confidence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CMMs using Mitutoyo MCOSMOS and large Wenzel Verisurf

• Operate Keyence laser scanning systems for dimensional verification and profile analysis

• Perform First Article Inspection (AS9102), in-process, and final inspections

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, models, and specifications

• Select appropriate inspection methods and measurement strategies

• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications

• Record and report inspection results; mark prints and/or parts as required

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product per AS9100 procedures

• Communicate inspection results with machining, engineering, and quality leadership

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts

• Maintain inspection records in accordance with the

Quality Management System

• Operate overhead crane as required to position parts for inspection

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as a CMM Programmer / Operator or Quality Inspector in a machining environment

• Hands-on experience with MCOSMOS, Verisurf, and Keyence inspection systems

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T

• Solid PC skills for inspection software, reporting, and documentation

• Good math skills and attention to detail • Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 inspection requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization

• Safety-conscious mindset

• U.S. Person eligible for ITAR-regulated work

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing and walking in inspection and shop areas

• Frequent sitting while programming and reporting inspection results

• Frequent reaching, including overhead

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work around large parts, cranes, and inspection equipment

Safety Expectations

• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset during inspection and part handling

• Follow all company and regulatory safety procedures

• Identify and communicate potential safety or handling risks

• Lead by example—safe inspection setups, safe part handling, safe crane operation

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience

• Brand-new, climate-controlled facility with modern inspection equipment

• Direct access to leadership—quality has a real voice here

• Work on high-visibility aerospace & defense programs

• Long-term growth with a company scaling the right way

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