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 Zeiss.

Care & 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