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CMM Programmer

CMM Programmer

PublishedPublished: 8/19/2026
CMM Programmer
3 - 5 years of experience
$36 - $44 per hour

Company: Orion Castings | Location: North Billerica, MA 01862 | Pay: $36.00–$44.00/hour | Job Type: Full-Time | Shift: 1st Shift | Experience: 3-5 years CMM programming | Software: PC-DMIS

Why this job is worth considering

Orion Castings is a large-scale die casting and precision machining manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, and consumer products customers across North America. The Cambridge Division in North Billerica is hiring an experienced CMM Programmer to own dimensional inspection on production parts — building programs from 3D CAD models, running First Article Inspections, and giving engineering and production the data they need to hold tight tolerances. This is a hands-on quality role with real ownership of the CMM function and a $5,000 signing bonus.

What you'll be doing

  • Develop and maintain CMM inspection programs directly from 3D CAD models
  • Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and capability studies
  • Perform dimensional measurements using precision measurement tools
  • Interpret statistical data (SPC) and communicate findings to engineering and production teams
  • Support new product introductions through cross-functional collaboration
  • Maintain CMM equipment calibration and safety compliance

Machines, controls and software

PC-DMIS CMM programming software, with programming directly from CAD models highly preferred.

What we're looking for

Required

  • 3-5 years of hands-on CMM programming experience
  • Demonstrated mastery of PC-DMIS software
  • Blueprint and GD&T interpretation
  • Manufacturing quality systems knowledge (SPC, control plans, PPAP)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
  • Strong written and verbal English communication
  • Precision measurement tools operation

Preferred

  • Programming CMM inspection routines directly from CAD models

Pay, benefits and schedule

$36.00–$44.00 per hour, 1st shift, full-time. Benefits include a $5,000 signing bonus (paid incrementally), PTO, sick time, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

About Orion Castings and apply

Orion Castings is the 5th largest general industrial casting company in North America and the largest independent die casting company in the region, operating 7 manufacturing facilities and roughly 4,000 associates across North America and Mexico. The company specializes in aluminum, magnesium, and zinc high-pressure die casting with integrated CNC machining, finishing, coating, tooling, and die work, serving automotive, commercial transportation, industrial equipment, aerospace and defense, construction, consumer products, and energy customers. The Cambridge Division is located at 67 Faulkner Street, North Billerica, MA 01862.

Ready to put your CMM programming experience to work? Apply through hireCNC and hireCNC recruiter Chris Wright will follow up directly.

Years of experience

  • 3 - 5 years of experience

Salary range

  • $36 - $44 per hour