CMM Operator

About the role

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant. Founded in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from investors including Sam Altman, Mithril, Capricorn Investment Group, Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others. Our current prototype, Polaris, has achieved record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV), and we are on track to develop the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs for new and existing parts using models, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
• Work closely with NC programmers and Machinists to develop and support in-process inspection plans
• Operate CMM equipment to perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of machined parts and assemblies
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to ensure accurate inspection methodologies and data validation
• Generate and review inspection reports, documenting dimensional results and communicating findings to manufacturing and engineering teams
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve dimensional nonconformances and improve manufacturing processes
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to dimensional quality issues
• Maintain calibration and proper handling of metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability
• Absorb and assist in developing inspection plans, quality documentation, and standardized measurement procedures

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent years of experience
• 4+ years of experience programming and operating CMM equipment in a manufacturing or machining environment
• Experience with CMM programming software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with manual inspection tools and dimensional metrology techniques
• Experience generating inspection reports and communicating results to manufacturing and engineering stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, and build reliability teams
• Frequent standing, walking and movement in a machine shop environment
• Regular handling of raw materials, parts, and tooling, including lifting up to 30lbs

Qualifications

• Technical skills in CMM programming and operation
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
• Experience with manual inspection tools and metrology techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment

Skills

• CMM Programming
• GD&T Interpretation
• Manual Inspection Techniques
• Collaborative Problem Solving

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position in Everett, WA