Description Position at SAS Flight Factory Aerospace CMM Programmer/Quality Technician Location: Arvada, COWho We AreThe SAS Flight Factory (SAS FF) is a leading aerospace and defense company providing engineering services, hardware, mission-critical communication systems, and essential products for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. Founded in 2007, SAS has assembled a dedicated team of over 300 visionaries, systems engineers, scientists, and space operations specialists committed to protecting life on Earth and extending humanity's reach into the solar system. Our diverse and passionate team dreams differently, thinks boldly, and paves the way for the aerospace innovations of tomorrow.Your RoleSAS FF's manufacturing team is critical to executing our missions. As an Aerospace CMM Programmer/Quality Technician, you will play a critical role in significantly impacting the company and industry.Your role will include:
- Responsible for programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure the quality of our products meets customer and industry standards
- Perform first-article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections
- Analyze inspection data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain calibration of measuring equipment and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Assist with the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures
- Performing quality inspection, applying quality inspection techniques, and identifying nonconforming hardware
- Ensuring quality document management, quality control, and compliance with requirements and procedures
- Working effectively with cross-functional groups - Engineering, Program Management, and Customers with minimal assistance
- Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Materials handling, receiving, packaging, and shipping
How You Will Be RewardedThe hourly salary for this role is $27.88 to $36.05. Compensation depends on the candidate's work experience, education/training, and related skills.Benefits:SAS FF provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary. Working at SAS FF, you'll be rewarded with:
- A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, extensive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children's educational success
- Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives
To qualify specifically for this role, we require candidates to have the following:
- Minimum of 1 year of hands on experience in programming and operating CMM machines
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with metrology equipment and software, such as PC-DMIS
- Knowledge of quality control principles and practices
- Familiarity with AS9100 standards
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Background checks and a drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation!