CMM Operator
About The Position
Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during product manufacturing. Inspects materials, parts, and products at different production stages, using a CMM or other gage to provide data for key component processes. Records observations and may recommend process improvements. The role requires extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and may include leading and directing others. It typically reports to a supervisor. The operator performs first article inspections, measures parts against specifications, programs and edits CMM programs, and loads, configures, and adjusts probes. The role also performs and retains layouts for gages and calibrations, works with Manufacturing and Engineering teams, and may provide GD&T or gauge-use training. The employee must follow safety rules and responsibilities and learn other quality roles through the quality cross-training matrix.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 to 5 years of related experience.
- Exceptional understanding of and prior experience with CMMs.
- Ability to use Excel, Word, Aras, and Outlook to maintain results and records.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T from prints.
- Ability to read and interpret processes and procedures.
- Above-average troubleshooting skills.
- Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify parts that meet or do not meet drawing specifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control inspections, checks, and tests during manufacturing.
- Inspect materials, parts, and products at different stages of production using a CMM or other gage.
- Record inspection observations and recommend process improvements when appropriate.
- Perform first article inspections.
- Use measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and Optical CMMs.
- Identify parts that are in or out of specification according to drawing specifications.
- Program CMMs to measure parts correctly to specifications and edit programs to ensure accurate operation.
- Perform and retain layouts for gages and calibrations.
- Load, configure, and adjust probes on all CMMs.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams and provide technical input.
- Provide GD&T or gauge-use training to others when required.
- Learn other quality roles through the quality cross-training matrix.
- Follow safety rules and responsibilities.
- Maintain results and records using Excel, Word, Aras, and Outlook.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
