CMM Programmer - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace

📍Whitehall, MI
Posted May 25, 2026

Job Overview

Position

CMM Programmer - Plant 3

Company

Howmet Aerospace

Location

Whitehall, MI

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4399028682

Job Description

Responsibilities
This off-shift
CMM Programmer
will be in our Whitehall Casting Operation. Permanent off-shift hours are flexible to be 2nd, 3rd, or weekend crew. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

  • Write programs for Periodic and First Article Inspections.

  • Perform multi-piece part and die inspections using DCC Coordinate Measuring Machines and Vision Systems.

  • Perform general troubleshooting of CMM machine issues in a manufacturing environment.

  • Assist in training manufacturing CMM operators.

Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of three years general dimensional inspection experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  • Experience in general dimensional inspection including GD&T and have experience programming PCDMIS or Calypso.

  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Ability to understand blueprints and geometrical tolerancing/dimensioning practices.

  • Computer literacy with emphasis CMM type software.

  • Familiar with the operation and general troubleshoot of Coordinate Measuring Machines.

About Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Can you walk me through your process for programming a First Article Inspection on a complex aerospace casting using PCDMIS or Calypso?
  • 2.How do you apply GD&T principles when programming CMM routines for periodic inspections, specifically regarding datum selection and true position evaluations?
  • 3.What is your approach to troubleshooting a DCC CMM that is throwing repeated probe crash errors or generating inconsistent measurement data during a multi-piece part inspection?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to train a manufacturing CMM operator on a new inspection routine or machine function. How did you ensure they understood the process?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a critical CMM machine issue during an off-shift when engineering support might not be readily available. What was the outcome?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you had to interpret a complex or ambiguous GD&T callout on a blueprint while writing a CMM program. How did you handle it?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are running a multi-piece part inspection on the night shift and the CMM vision system keeps failing to locate the edge of a titanium casting, causing the program to halt. What do you do?
  • 2.A manufacturing supervisor approaches you frustrated because a First Article part failed your CMM inspection, but they believe the part is good and the CMM program is flawed. How do you handle this situation?

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CMM ProgrammerPCDMISCalypsoGD&TFirst Article InspectionDCC CMMVision SystemsDimensional InspectionAerospace CastingsTroubleshootingBlueprint ReadingOperator Training

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