CMM Programmer

ERA Industries LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The CMM Programmer will be responsible for operating, programming, and maintaining a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). This role involves interpreting customer drawings, including GD&T, and utilizing various manual inspection devices to ensure product quality and production efficiency. The programmer will also train others on CMM operation and inspection methodologies, contribute to continuous improvement, and maintain accurate quality records.

Requirements

Understands and can interpret customer drawings, parts lists, ECOs, including GD&T.
Experience operating, programming, and maintaining a CMM.
Experience using, calibrating, and setting manual inspection devices such as bore gages, micrometers (various kinds), dial indicators, height gages, thread and pin gages, microscopes for visual inspection, profilometers, optical comparators, and Rockwell testers.

Responsibilities

Operate CMM in a safe manner, analyzing product and meeting production expectations.
Measure and inspect parts using CMM, manual inspection tools, visual inspections, or other methods to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Program CMM for new parts and processes to ensure quality during setup, in-process, and final inspections.
Train alternates on how to operate a CMM when needed.
Save CMM programs on the server for future requirements.
Support the needs of production personnel.
Train programmers, set up personnel, and operators on inspection methodology.
Act as a team leader and team member to ensure product quality and efficiencies.
Report maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager or Director of Quality.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and job performance, understanding their contribution to the QMS.
Work with programmers and set up personnel to resolve technical issues or troubleshoot.
Document work on in-process inspection plans, FAI documents, routers, CMM programs, and the ERP system for traceability and quality records.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and a positive attitude.
Communicate concerns or issues related to part production, safety, and quality to the immediate supervisor.
Ensure only calibrated measuring equipment is used.
Handle inspection equipment, machines, and parts to prevent damage or deterioration.
Assist with other duties as needed, such as cleaning, gage management, or in-process inspection, in the event of a lack of work or departmental assistance.
Be aware of quality policies, procedures, objectives, and contribute to product conformance, safety, and ethics.