204 - CMM Programmer, 3rd shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Spartanburg, SC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The CMM Programmer plans and directs product layout activities using customer-required reporting formats and is responsible for programming and operating CMM machines. The role operates and maintains the lab and equipment, including gauge certifications and calibrations of hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and scales. It also conducts process capability studies and applies other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, materials, and products. The position develops inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and methods; creates sampling procedures and documentation for recording and reporting quality and reliability data; evaluates the precision and accuracy of production and measurement equipment; and develops methods for handling discrepant material. It conducts part and check-fixture certifications and recertifications, performs customer self-certification tasks, and prepares written part and fixture layout data supporting print compliance for PPAP submissions. The role also maintains layout history files and CMM lab housekeeping and reports equipment problems. The employee is expected to understand and support the company Quality Policy and Quality Management System, document nonconformances, participate in corrective and preventive actions, training, auditing, and continuous improvement, and comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements. The position is located at the Spartanburg, South Carolina plant and is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Early arrival, late stays, or weekend work may occasionally be needed; the role may require working up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university.
One to two years of related experience and/or training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced GD&T training.
PCDMIS training.
PolyWorks training.
Knowledge of Romer Scanning.
Knowledge of Plexus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
Demonstrates high standards of performance, accountability, thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
Ability to resolve conflict constructively, listen, stay focused on issues, monitor progress, maintain positive relationships, and use feedback to improve.
Collaborative approach, willingness to share information and knowledge, and constructive response to change.
Maintains the knowledge and skills needed to perform all aspects of the job effectively.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct product layout activities using customer-required reporting formats.
Program and operate CMM machines.
Operate and maintain the lab and equipment, including gauge certifications and hand-tool calibrations.
Conduct process capability studies and other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, materials, and products.
Understand and explain the company's Quality Policy, the Quality Management System, and relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Identify, document, and/or log Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances.
Participate in preventive actions and conduct corrective actions, problem-solving analysis, and reporting as required.
Maintain housekeeping in personal work areas, shared facility spaces, and the CMM lab; maintain equipment and report equipment problems.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
Attend and perform the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs.
Participate in independent objective auditing activities as requested and support continuous improvement activities.
Stop work when appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
Develop standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Devise sampling procedures and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
Develop and implement methods for disposition of discrepant material and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.
Conduct part and check-fixture certifications and recertifications as required, including customer self-certification tasks such as GP-7, Match Check, GP-3, and GP-8.
Prepare written part and check-fixture layout data supporting that parts and fixtures are made to print for PPAP submission; the role is not responsible for all part-submission tasks.
Maintain and update part layout history files.
Flex between work areas to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.
Work with urgency to meet customer needs and use time effectively; attend work as scheduled and ensure coverage when absent.