CMM Inspector Technician (Second Shift)

Toyota US•Costa Mesa, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a CMM Inspector Technician to perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso. The role involves loading, aligning, and fixturing parts, interpreting GD&T, performing various inspections, documenting non-conforming material, and collecting/analyzing SPC data. This position also includes performing CMM maintenance, supporting manufacturing engineering, and maintaining a clean and organized inspection lab.

Requirements

High School diploma AND AA Degree or completed trade school study in a quality, metrology, or machine manufacturing discipline.
3 years’ experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a highly dynamic, metric driven, close tolerance manufacturing environment, with responsibility for programming, inspection and gage use.
Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, including the ability to create, edit and prove out programs – not operate existing programs only.
Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T experience (ASME Y14.5).
Competent with various forms of measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, gauge pins, go/no-go gauges, surface plate tooling, etc. ...)
Working knowledge of SPC fundamentals, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), gage calibration control and Gage R&R requirements.
Strong / proven organizational and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, required to coordinate with machinists, engineering and supervision.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Use of Pi-Web for data analysis reporting or AI software.
Professional communication via e-mail systems/internal messaging.
Experience with quality data collection, calibration tracking or ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong background inspecting close tolerance machined castings and 5 axis milled components and vendor supplied parts.
Zeiss Calypso programming from CAD models, including parametric / PCM programming and report template creation.
Experience specifying or building fixturing for CMM applications.
Direct experience with root cause analysis associated with CMM results, machine geometry, cutting tools and human performance.
Passion for precision and efficiency.
Experience working in and maintaining an inspection lab and shop floor with a 5S culture.
Overhead crane, hoist and/or forklift operation experience for loading heavy castings and fixtures.
Gage calibration record keeping and control of measurement standards.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso, in accordance with published inspection plans, control plans and engineering drawings.
Load, align and fixture parts per documented setup sheets and inspection instructions.
Provide feedback on instructions and setups to improve clarity and robustness of the process.
Establish and verify part alignments, fixturing and datum schemes; select, build and qualify the appropriate probe and stylus configurations for each program.
Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine the correct measurement method, evaluate results against tolerance, and disposition parts as conforming or non-conforming.
Perform first article, in-process and final inspection; complete dimensional layout reports and record all results in the quality system with full traceability.
Document non-conforming material, immediately communicate out-of-tolerance conditions to Machining, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, and support containment, root cause analysis and corrective action.
Collect and analyze SPC data; generate and interpret capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), control charts and trend data, and alert production to drifting processes before parts fall out of tolerance.
Perform required daily and periodic CMM maintenance and verification activities, including probe qualification, reference sphere and artifact checks, temperature and environmental logs, air supply checks and machine cleaning.
Support Manufacturing Engineering with correlation studies between CMM results and shop-floor gauging, and with fixture, tooling and process validation on new or revised programs.
Maintain a clean, organized inspection lab in accordance with 5S standards, and follow all safety, environmental and quality system requirements.