CMM Programmer
About The Position
The CMM Programmer supports new product development and metrology investigations through sample measurements and feedback. This role involves early involvement in drawing and GD&T reviews and measurement capability evaluations. The CMM Programmer will apply advanced knowledge of GD&T and metrology principles to program CMM’s/vision systems ensuring products meet specifications and drawings. They will resolve issues and respond to inquiries from operators, inspectors and engineers, and work with Quality Engineering to ensure that set-ups and programs are accurate. This role will also participate in or lead special projects related to tooling fixtures and gages, identify and drive cost reduction projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, and work closely with the team to determine efficiency improvements. The CMM Programmer will create CMM programs using part drawings or models and perform inspections as required, troubleshoot and/or amend existing CMM programs, and perform validation and verification of programs (CMM, vision systems, etc.). They will take critical measurements using gauges, fixtures and other measurement tools, provide inspection support to all departments, performing part inspection and FAIs, and train other inspectors and technicians. Other responsibilities may be required.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of metrology programs and strong working knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment including mechanical inspection of precision parts
- Solid experience with inspection equipment and tools
- Proficiency in CMM programming skills/training
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Ability to multi-task without losing track of details
- Good verbal and written communication skills (in English)
- Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment including mechanical inspection of precision parts
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with inspection equipment and tools.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with advanced CMM programming.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience using advanced vision system programming.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced knowledge of GD&T and metrology principles to program CMM’s/vision systems ensuring products meet specifications and drawings
- Resolve issues and respond to inquiries from operators, inspectors and engineers
- Work with Quality Engineering to ensure that set-ups and programs are accurate
- Participate in or lead special projects related to tooling fixtures and gages
- Identify and drives cost reduction projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principle
- Work closely with the team to determine efficiency improvements
- Create CMM programs using part drawings or models and perform inspections as required
- Troubleshoot and/or amend existing CMM programs
- Perform validation and verification of programs (CMM, vision systems, etc.)
- Take critical measurements using gauges, fixtures and other measurement tools
- Provide inspection support to all departments, performing part inspection and FAIs
- Train other inspectors and technicians
- Perform other responsibilities as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
