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CMM Inspector Technician (Second Shift)

Toyota US

Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 September 2026 (17 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: CMM Inspector Technician (Second Shift)
Location: Costa Mesa CA (On-site)
Contract Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Working hours: 2:30 PM 11:00 PM PST (Second Shift)

Job Description:
Who we are:
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. As one of the worlds most admired brands We are growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for diverse talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
What were looking for:

What youll be doing:

Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso in accordance with published inspection plans control plans and engineering drawings.
Load align and fixture parts per documented setup sheets and inspection instructions. Provide feedback on instructions and setups to improve clarity and robustness of the process.
Establish and verify part alignments fixturing and datum schemes; select build and qualify the appropriate probe and stylus configurations for each program.
Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine the correct measurement method evaluate results against tolerance and disposition parts as conforming or non-conforming.
Perform first article in-process and final inspection; complete dimensional layout reports and record all results in the quality system with full traceability.
Document non-conforming material immediately communicate out-of-tolerance conditions to Machining Quality and Manufacturing Engineering and support containment root cause analysis and corrective action.
Collect and analyze SPC data; generate and interpret capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) control charts and trend data and alert production to drifting processes before parts fall out of tolerance.
Perform required daily and periodic CMM maintenance and verification activities including probe qualification reference sphere and artifact checks temperature and environmental logs air supply checks and machine cleaning.
Support Manufacturing Engineering with correlation studies between CMM results and shop-floor gauging and with fixture tooling and process validation on new or revised programs.
Maintain a clean organized inspection lab in accordance with 5S standards and follow all safety environmental and quality system requirements.

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) Highlight Top 3-5 skills

High School diploma AND AA Degree or completed trade school study in a quality metrology or machine manufacturing discipline.
3 years experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a highly dynamic metric driven close tolerance manufacturing environment with responsibility for programming inspection and gage use.
Or preferred experience as described below:
- Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software including the ability to create edit and prove out programs not operate existing programs only.
- Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T experience (ASME Y14.5).
- Competent with various forms of measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers calipers height gages bore gages gauge pins go/no-go gauges surface plate tooling etc. ...)
- Working knowledge of SPC fundamentals capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) gage calibration control and Gage R&R requirements.
- Strong / proven organizational and verbal communication skills and attention to detail required to coordinate with machinists engineering and supervision.

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

Strong background inspecting close tolerance machined castings and 5 axis milled components and vendor supplied parts.
Zeiss Calypso programming from CAD models including parametric / PCM programming and report template creation.
Experience specifying or building fixturing for CMM applications.
Direct experience with root cause analysis associated with CMM results machine geometry cutting tools and human performance.
Passion for precision and efficiency.
Experience working in and maintaining an inspection lab and shop floor with a 5S culture.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel Word)
Use of Pi-Web for data analysis reporting or AI software.
Professional communication via e-mail systems/internal messaging.
Experience with quality data collection calibration tracking or ERP systems.

Special Skills:

Overhead crane hoist and/or forklift operation experience for loading heavy castings and fixtures.
Gage calibration record keeping and control of measurement standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant need to be on feet.
Constant need to perform the following physical activities to load align fixture and inspect parts: Bend stoop reach climb push or pull.
Lifting/carrying up to 50lbs on occasion.
Ability to perform close visual work and fine hand manipulation of gages styli and small part features for extended periods.

Required Experience:

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