CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) Programmer
Description

Position Summary

Advanced knowledge of CMM programming software, equipment and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to develop CMM programs & fixturing that ensures efficient and accurate measurements across all manufacturing sites. Also supporting its home plant by operating the CMM and performing in-process CMM inspection for Production and First Article Inspections in addition to capability studies for NPD & ECR activities. 

 

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

  • Develop CMM programs in accordance with AMSE Y14.5 for FAI, capability studies, and in-process inspections for all sites; revises programs as needed 
  • Design CMM fixture concepts and sources the design & build of fixtures for all sites 
  • Develops probing concepts and creates purchase req’s for probing that needs to be purchased 
  • Provides technical support for CMM programs, equipment, and software for all sites 
  • Schedules annual calibration for CMMs at all three sites 
  • Coordinates annual renewal of ZeissCare & SMA 
  • Ability to program offline, while operating the CMM to support production or FAI activities 
  • Review drawings & specifications to provide input on metrology concerns 
  • Advanced knowledge of GD&T 
  • Optimizes CMM programs for efficiency 
  • Travels to all three sites, as needed, to provide technical support 
  • Ability to use surface plate & alternate metrology methods to verify CMM results, or provide additional dimensional information, as required 
  • Provides hands-on training to other quality personnel to develop their CMM programming skills 
  • Performs daily CMM in-process inspections to support production 
  • Performs First Article Inspections, capability studies, & GRRs for NPD & ECR 
  • Provides complete First Article Inspection Reports to Quality Engineering, Engineering, or Production 
  • Perform incoming inspection of purchased components 
  • Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.  
  • Support 5S & continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.  
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications.  
  • Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.  
  • Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.  
  • Record inspection or test data; identify acceptance of rejection status.  
  • Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.  
  • Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results. 
  • Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others. 
  • All other duties as assigned. 
Requirements


Education and Experience

  • Minimum vocational schools training or associate's degree required. 
  • Requires 3 – 5 years’ experience in programming with Zeiss Calypso 
  • Completion of an advanced level GD&T training course is preferred 
  • ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector Certification is preferred 
  • CNC machining experience is preferred 


Pay & Benefits

  • $29-$36 per hour, depending on experience and skill level
  • Employee Ownership (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Company-funded HRA account
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance