{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"868fbae04b4c873c9472d2bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/868fbae04b4c873c9472d2bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/868fbae04b4c873c9472d2bd","title":"CMM OPERATOR","description":"SOMACIS, Inc. – Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years\n\nCompany Overview:\n\nSOMACIS Inc. is a well-established (over 50 years in business) advanced technology, high reliability printed circuit board manufacturer, located in Poway, California.\n\nPosition Detail:\n\nThis position is responsible for operating the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify that printed circuit boards meet the dimensional requirements of the customer fabrication drawing, customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications. The ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential to this role. You should be familiar with necessary operations in producing quality product in an efficient manner. Working independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is a must. CMM operators will also be cross trained in other areas.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nRead and interpret customer fabrication drawings (board outline, hole charts, datums, slots, cutouts, notes, revision level) to determine inspection requirements, tolerances and acceptance criteria\nReview customer specifications, the shop traveler and SOMACIS internal specifications on every job to confirm the governing requirements before measuring, and escalate unclear or conflicting requirements\nApply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (datums, feature control frames, position, profile, flatness, material condition modifiers) when setting up, running and evaluating CMM measurements\nWorking closely with the Quality Assurance team inspecting materials and products to meet internal and external specifications\nDocumenting any production issues with materials, production process, and/or machinery\nMeasure PCBs with the CMM to verify features are within drawing tolerances, and identify, document and segregate nonconforming products\nPerform first article, in-process and final dimensional inspections and complete inspection reports, including dimensional data and ballooned drawings for AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)\nVerify calibration status of the CMM and measuring tools before use\nWork with Quality Engineers to communicate findings\nWill be required to collect and analyze data to be presented to management team\nFollow all safety and operational guidelines for handling products, operating machinery, and promote a safe working environment\nTroubleshoot any problems that may occur during production\nConsult with leadership and engineering team on any machinery issues\nProvide necessary feedback on product characteristics that require attention or adjustments\nAll other assigned duties as required within the organization\n\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nMust be able to read and interpret fabrication drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, datum schemes, hole charts, drawing notes and revision levels\nMust be able to read, understand and apply customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications, procedures and work instructions to determine inspection and acceptance requirements\nGD&T required: either GD&T certification (ASME GDTP Technologist level or equivalent) or demonstrated experience interpreting and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 in dimensional inspection\nSuccessful candidates are expected to be motivated, adaptable, innovative, responsible and produce quality results\n2-3 years of experience working in a Quality Assurance or dimensional inspection role in a manufacturing environment; PCB, aerospace/defense or AS9100 experience preferred\nAbility to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job\nMust have hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges, optical comparator or vision system); prior CMM operating experience strongly preferred\nFamiliarity with IPC-6012, IPC-A-600 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements preferred\nOrganized and detail-oriented to inspect products through various stages of the manufacturing process and maintaining internal/customer documentation\nDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written\nPerform basic mathematical calculations, including tolerance calculations and inch/metric conversions\nComputer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and data entry into MES/ERP systems\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nCMM programming experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS or equivalent) is a plus\nQualified applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Asylee or Refugee Status\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.\nThe employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.\nAbility to move around the facility and production floor\nPhysical endurance to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.\nListening skills to gather and process requests and respond accordingly\n\nBenefits:\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance\n401(k) Program\nCompany Sponsored Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Insurance Options: Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options\nOption of Health Savings Account (HSA)\nPaid Time Off and Sick Time\nEducation Reimbursement Program\n6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays\nShift Differential\n\nEligibility: This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).\n\nNote: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.\n\nSomacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.","company":"Somacis","rawCompany":"somacis","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:33:04.388Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CMM OPERATOR","description":"SOMACIS, Inc. – Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years\n\nCompany Overview:\n\nSOMACIS Inc. is a well-established (over 50 years in business) advanced technology, high reliability printed circuit board manufacturer, located in Poway, California.\n\nPosition Detail:\n\nThis position is responsible for operating the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify that printed circuit boards meet the dimensional requirements of the customer fabrication drawing, customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications. The ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential to this role. You should be familiar with necessary operations in producing quality product in an efficient manner. Working independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is a must. CMM operators will also be cross trained in other areas.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nRead and interpret customer fabrication drawings (board outline, hole charts, datums, slots, cutouts, notes, revision level) to determine inspection requirements, tolerances and acceptance criteria\nReview customer specifications, the shop traveler and SOMACIS internal specifications on every job to confirm the governing requirements before measuring, and escalate unclear or conflicting requirements\nApply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (datums, feature control frames, position, profile, flatness, material condition modifiers) when setting up, running and evaluating CMM measurements\nWorking closely with the Quality Assurance team inspecting materials and products to meet internal and external specifications\nDocumenting any production issues with materials, production process, and/or machinery\nMeasure PCBs with the CMM to verify features are within drawing tolerances, and identify, document and segregate nonconforming products\nPerform first article, in-process and final dimensional inspections and complete inspection reports, including dimensional data and ballooned drawings for AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)\nVerify calibration status of the CMM and measuring tools before use\nWork with Quality Engineers to communicate findings\nWill be required to collect and analyze data to be presented to management team\nFollow all safety and operational guidelines for handling products, operating machinery, and promote a safe working environment\nTroubleshoot any problems that may occur during production\nConsult with leadership and engineering team on any machinery issues\nProvide necessary feedback on product characteristics that require attention or adjustments\nAll other assigned duties as required within the organization\n\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nMust be able to read and interpret fabrication drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, datum schemes, hole charts, drawing notes and revision levels\nMust be able to read, understand and apply customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications, procedures and work instructions to determine inspection and acceptance requirements\nGD&T required: either GD&T certification (ASME GDTP Technologist level or equivalent) or demonstrated experience interpreting and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 in dimensional inspection\nSuccessful candidates are expected to be motivated, adaptable, innovative, responsible and produce quality results\n2-3 years of experience working in a Quality Assurance or dimensional inspection role in a manufacturing environment; PCB, aerospace/defense or AS9100 experience preferred\nAbility to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job\nMust have hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges, optical comparator or vision system); prior CMM operating experience strongly preferred\nFamiliarity with IPC-6012, IPC-A-600 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements preferred\nOrganized and detail-oriented to inspect products through various stages of the manufacturing process and maintaining internal/customer documentation\nDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written\nPerform basic mathematical calculations, including tolerance calculations and inch/metric conversions\nComputer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and data entry into MES/ERP systems\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nCMM programming experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS or equivalent) is a plus\nQualified applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Asylee or Refugee Status\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.\nThe employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.\nAbility to move around the facility and production floor\nPhysical endurance to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.\nListening skills to gather and process requests and respond accordingly\n\nBenefits:\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance\n401(k) Program\nCompany Sponsored Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Insurance Options: Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options\nOption of Health Savings Account (HSA)\nPaid Time Off and Sick Time\nEducation Reimbursement Program\n6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays\nShift Differential\n\nEligibility: This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).\n\nNote: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.\n\nSomacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.","datePosted":"2026-09-18T11:33:04.388Z","dateModified":"2026-09-18T11:33:04.388Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Somacis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"868fbae04b4c873c9472d2bd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/868fbae04b4c873c9472d2bd"}}