CMM PROGRAMMER

Precision Grinding & Manufacturing • Rochester, NY

83d

About The Position

Responsible to program, develop, and debug processes; sets-up programs and operates CMM machine on complex short and long run jobs to produce precision machined parts to acceptable levels of efficiency and quality. This position helps operators and S/U operators with new processes and programs. This position also trains CMM Set-up/Operators levels I & II. The CMM Programmer interacts with other members of the company (who may provide day-to-day direction), as well as other manufacturing (CNC, grinding, tool and secondary operations departments), quality assurance and engineering personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sound knowledge of CNC machine and CNC programming.
• Well versed in the use of production gauging, open plate measurement, statistical process control and blueprint reading/geometrical tolerancing.
• Good interpersonal skills to work both with fellow employees and customers.
• Good working knowledge of tooling concepts, machining practices, and troubleshooting/debugging processes.

Responsibilities

• Setup and program CMM machine using proper procedures and equipment to establish and ensure consistent and efficient operation, optimum perishable tooling usage, and acceptable quality levels.
• Operate CMM machine, running new and existing jobs per established processes.
• Work with other CNC personnel in debugging and developing new production processes.
• Utilizes a full range of precision tools and special purpose instrumentation such as dial indicators, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines to measure dimensions where tolerances are often exacting and parts are intricate in nature.
• Perform complex calculations to determine angles, tolerances, dimensions and other specified measurements.
• Devise alternate methods of holding and setting up work for inspection where existing procedures and tools cannot be applied.
• Provide training and instruction as needed to set-up operators, operators and trainees in the operation and preventive maintenance of CMM machine and proper usage of required inspection equipment.
• Establish and perform required inspection duties to maintain acceptable quality levels.
• Work closely with machinists to determine complex set up procedures or performs special evaluations as requested.
• Work closely with engineering regarding technical issues and problem resolution.
• Record Statistical Process Control data as required.
• Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Complete job-related paperwork accurately and completely.
• Understand basic Vantage system for time reporting purposes.
• Understand how to use elementary statistical tools for problem identification and analysis.
• Assist other department operators when required or directed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical effective on start date
• Dental
• Life Insurance (plus additional supplemental coverage)
• 401(k) program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing Program
• Vacation Program
• Educational Financial Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• And others!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees