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Hire CMM talent that's ready on day one.

We find, screen and deliver CMM programmers, operators and quality inspectors for manufacturers across the U.S. You see a short list of people who can do the job, not a stack of resumes to sort through.

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Shortlists in about a weekNo upfront fees · Replacement guarantee

Screened
Software, blueprints & GD&T
No upfront fees
Pay only when you hire
Confidential
Discreet replacement searches
Guaranteed
Every placement backed

Hiring Models

Staffing that fits the way you hire.

Permanent headcount, a launch that needs extra hands or a try-before-you-hire arrangement. We recruit to the same standard either way.

Permanent

Direct Hire

Full-time CMM programmers, inspectors and quality leaders who join your payroll from day one. Ideal for building a long-term quality team.

Flexible

Contract

Skilled CMM professionals for audits, product launches, PPAP and first article backlogs. Scale up for the peak and back down when it passes.

Low risk

Contract to Hire

Evaluate a candidate on your own floor before making a permanent offer. The best of both when fit matters as much as skill.

Why Employers Choose Us

We understand the work, so you interview the right people.

CMM roles are technical, and a bad hire costs you scrap, rework and missed ship dates. We know the difference between running a program and writing one, and we screen for it before a candidate ever reaches your desk.

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  1. 01

    Technically screened

    Every candidate is assessed on the software you run, blueprint reading, GD&T, part setup and inspection reporting.

  2. 02

    A network you can't post your way into

    The best CMM programmers are rarely on job boards. We reach them through years of relationships and referrals.

  3. 03

    A short list, not a stack

    You see a handful of qualified, interested people who have already confirmed pay, shift and commute.

  4. 04

    Support after the start date

    We check in with you and your new hire through onboarding, and every placement carries a replacement guarantee.

Roles We Fill

Every seat in the quality lab.

From second-shift inspectors to the engineers and managers who run measurement strategy.

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  • CMM Programmer

    Offline and online programming in PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS and more

  • CMM Operator

    Running and editing programs, part setup and inspection reporting on any shift

  • Quality Inspector

    First article, in-process and final inspection with hand tools and gauges

  • Quality & Metrology Engineer

    Measurement strategy, GD&T, MSA and customer quality

  • Quality Lab Manager

    Leadership of inspection teams, calibration and lab operations

Industries

We know your parts and your standards.

Our recruiters understand the tolerances, quality systems and customer requirements behind the industries we serve.

Aerospace & Defense

AS9100 and AS9102 first article experience, tight-tolerance machined parts and ITAR-ready candidates.

Medical Devices

Inspection inside validated, FDA-regulated quality systems for implants, instruments and components.

Automotive & EV

PPAP, high-volume production inspection, castings, tooling and battery components.

Semiconductors

High-accuracy CMMs alongside optical and vision systems for small, critical features.

Energy & Heavy Equipment

Large castings, weldments and turbine components measured with bridge CMMs, arms and trackers.

Precision Machining

Job shops and contract manufacturers that need versatile programmers across many part families.

Ready to fill your CMM role?

Tell us about the position and a recruiter will reach out within one business day.

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We spent months trying to fill a CMM programmer role on our own. CMM Recruiting understood exactly what we needed and had qualified candidates in front of us within a week.
Director of QualityAerospace Components Manufacturer

FAQ

Hiring CMM talent: common questions.

How quickly can you deliver CMM candidates?

Most searches produce qualified, screened candidates within one week. Senior programmers, lab leaders and roles that require rare software or security clearance can take longer, and we give you a realistic timeline on the first call.

What does it cost to hire through CMM Recruiting?

There are no upfront fees. You pay only when you hire, and every placement is backed by a replacement guarantee. We walk through terms before any search begins, so there are no surprises.

How do you screen CMM programmers and operators?

Every candidate is assessed on the CMM software they actually use, blueprint reading, GD&T, part setup and fixturing, and inspection reporting. We also confirm shift, pay expectations and commute before you see a resume.

Can you run a confidential replacement search?

Yes. Many of our searches are confidential. We present the opportunity without naming your company until a candidate is qualified and interested, and we never post your role publicly unless you ask us to.

Do you offer contract or temporary CMM staffing?

Yes. We offer direct hire, contract and contract to hire placements, including short-term coverage for audits, product launches, PPAP and first article backlogs.

Contact

Tell us about your role.

Share the position, location and software, and a recruiter who specializes in CMM hiring will respond within one business day.