Shipbuilding & Defense
Naval shipbuilding and repair need inspectors who understand defense quality requirements.
CMM Recruiting · Maine
Maine has a proud shipbuilding and defense tradition in Bath and Kittery, plus aerospace engine component production and skilled precision machine shops throughout the southern part of the state. We recruit CMM programmers, CMM operators and quality inspectors for manufacturers in Portland, Bath and Kittery and across Maine.

Statewide ME coveragePortland · Bath · Kittery
Maine Industries
We understand the parts, standards and quality systems behind Maine's biggest manufacturing sectors.
Naval shipbuilding and repair need inspectors who understand defense quality requirements.
Engine component production in southern Maine needs CMM programmers who can inspect airfoils and complex parts.
Machine shops across the state rely on CMM operators to support aerospace and defense customers.
CMM Roles in Maine
From second-shift inspectors to the engineers who run the quality lab.
Offline and online programmers for shipbuilding & defense and jet engine components manufacturers in Portland, Bath and beyond
Operators who run, edit and troubleshoot programs on first, second and third shift
First article, in-process and final inspectors for Maine production floors
Engineers who own measurement strategy, GD&T and customer quality
The Maine Market
Maine has a smaller manufacturing workforce, so qualified CMM professionals can be hard to find locally. We search Portland, Bath and the surrounding region, and we help manage relocation conversations when the right candidate is a few hours away.
Every candidate we present is screened on CMM software, blueprint reading and GD&T before you see a resume, so your team spends its time interviewing people who can actually do the job.
For Maine Employers
Whether you need one CMM programmer in Portland or a full inspection crew in Bath, we deliver screened candidates ready to contribute from day one.
For Maine Candidates
We represent CMM professionals to respected Maine manufacturers, including many roles that are never publicly posted. Our service is always free to you.
FAQ
Most Maine searches produce qualified, screened candidates within one to two weeks. Senior or highly specialized roles, such as lead programmers in shipbuilding & defense, can take longer, and we give you a realistic timeline on the first call.
We recruit statewide, including Portland, Bath, Kittery, Lewiston and Bangor, along with the smaller towns and industrial parks around them. When relocation makes sense, we also recruit from neighboring states such as New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
It depends on the industry. Across Maine's shipbuilding & defense sector, portable arms, laser trackers and PolyWorks or Spatial Analyzer are common, alongside PC-DMIS on bridge CMMs. We match candidates to the exact software, machines and part types on your floor.
Yes. We offer direct hire, contract and contract to hire placements across Maine, including short-term coverage for audits, product launches and first article backlogs.
Yes. Employers pay our fee, so CMM programmers, operators and inspectors in Maine never pay anything, and every search is kept confidential.
Contact
Tell us about your role or your next career move. A recruiter who knows the Maine market will respond within one business day.