What is a coordinate measuring machine technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a coordinate measuring machine technician

1. Explore coordinate measuring machine technician education requirements

   Most common coordinate measuring machine technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.4 %

   Associate

   42.1 %

   High School Diploma

   5.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific coordinate measuring machine technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GD	24.20%
   Coordinate Measuring Machine	23.97%
   Pc-Dmis	18.96%
   CMM Machine	7.90%
   Calipers	7.40%

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3. Complete relevant coordinate measuring machine technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New coordinate measuring machine technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a coordinate measuring machine technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real coordinate measuring machine technician resumes.

4. Research coordinate measuring machine technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and improve CAPA and MRB process by reducing quantity and value of material.
   • Work mainly in a contract inspection environment dealing with a wide variety of products from automotive to aerospace.
   • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments including gauges.
   • Participate in AS9100 certification process, present completed FAI before registar.

5. Apply for coordinate measuring machine technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a coordinate measuring machine technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams