CMM Programmer

South Bay Solutions•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Provide Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming in CALYPSO Software. Must be a self-starting and highly motivated team player, with the ability to communicate and interact with manufacturing, engineering and quality to provide support at all levels to satisfy our product, quality and on time delivery.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a CMM Programmer using CALYPSO software with 3-5 years’ experience as a Quality inspector, including surface plate layout work.
Can effectively program articulating and fixed head CMMs, including set-up, and prove out, with minimal supervision.
Able to read and interpret technical drawings per ASME Y14.5M-2009 and otherwise have a highly proficient knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
Effective communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
Basic office computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Solid works.
MS-Office suite experience, up to two years’ experience generating spreadsheets, data entry.
Familiarity with ISO Requirements.
Experienced in using all Quality control related tools and documentation.
Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
High School diploma or equivalent and must have basic math, geometry, trigonometry, knowledge and application.
Up to 2 years of on the job-experience in CMM programing in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely at all times and assist the CNC programming group, engineers, quality leadership/ inspectors for assigned products, work with available resources (programmers and equipment), ensuring production stops are at an absolute minimum.
Develop, edit, and implement existing programs on moderately complex part applications using CALYPSO software from 3D solid-models and 2D drawings as per instructions of senior level CMM programmers.
Set up and prove out programs to fully prevent crashes and faulty outputs with minimum supervision but possibly with the guidance of a senior programmer and best practice guidelines.
Create stylus systems to satisfy program requirements.
Edit, replace and modify stylus systems as needed or required to satisfy program needs.
Maintain and improve library of programs to maintain current drawing revisions. Also update all necessary proven out programs in the current network for all applicable existing programs, for assigned products.
Train and develop less experienced programmers, and work closely with the CNC programming department on developing best practice to improve and update processes as needed.
Train operators on best practices with both machine operation and quality inspection methods.
Perform surface plate layout and inspection using conventional measurement equipment (micro-height, comparator, sine plates, height stands, etc...) as required for production or operational needs.
Perform basic math calculations (including geometry and trigonometry) to prove out part dimensions.
Conduct Incoming/Receiving, First piece, First article and In process inspection.
Provide support to entire shop with inspection reports.
Assure that all manufactured parts adhere to customer requirements and procedures.
Assist in MRB and NCR creation and adhere to QA procedures and company policies.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement and must be used and followed per company policies and procedures