CMM Programmer

Graco•Anoka, MN

1d•$22 - $38

About The Position

The CMM Programmer develops, implements, and maintains Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and portable Romer Arm programs using PC-DMIS and CAD solid-modeling software. The role supports manufacturing to ensure product conformance with Graco quality requirements and supports engineering in developing product requirements. It also assists with quality-department tasks, monitors and records inspection inconsistencies, recommends changes to improve manufacturing quality, and communicates quality issues to appropriate internal departments. The position works with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, machine operators, inspectors, technicians, and operators. It supports print reviews, specification and tolerance development, product and process compliance, quality initiatives, and resolution of day-to-day manufacturing and design issues. The employee maintains CMM programs and related equipment, helps train others, applies quality-management-system standards, and meets or exceeds annual individual and department performance objectives. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The employee must be willing to periodically work in other departments or on other shifts if requested. The work includes office and manufacturing environments and has specified standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and repetitive-motion requirements.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
The posting lists 7+ years of work experience and technical-related certifications, such as PC-DMIS; it also separately lists 0–5 years or more of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated results.
Ability to understand, apply, and interpret GD&T and read prints.
Ability to use PC-DMIS to develop and edit CMM and portable Romer Arm programs.
Experience using CAD or Pro/E.
Experience using inspection equipment to verify part quality.
Experience using basic root-cause-analysis techniques to identify issues and resolve concerns.
Familiarity with CAD tools, Microsoft Office, and Lotus Notes.
Basic knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
Ability to interact with personnel in a cross-functional environment.
Good mechanical aptitude; ability to organize workload, work independently on projects, and function effectively in a team.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; demonstrated innovative and creative thinking.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, and applicants working under temporary employment authorization are ineligible.
Physical requirements include, during an eight-hour workday, the ability to sit for 1 hour, stand for 3 hours, and walk for 4 hours; frequent bending and stooping; occasional stair use, crouching, kneeling, and reaching above the shoulder; occasional lifting and loading of up to 45 pounds or greater; frequent repetitive elbow movements and simple grasping with both hands; and occasional firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification preferred.
Familiarity with SolidWorks and Pro/E applications and willingness to learn other software packages, such as Inspection pert.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, edit, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain CMM and portable Romer Arm programs and equipment using PC-DMIS; interpret generated data.
Maintain current programs on the internal server and perform required calibration and maintenance.
Read mechanical drawings and apply and interpret GD&T; work with engineering and machine operators to ensure GD&T standards are applied correctly.
Import CAD models into PC-DMIS and develop related fixtures for CMM measurement setups.
Use inspection equipment, including roundness testers, optical comparators, and vision systems, to assess product conformance.
Take direction from senior personnel and engineers to develop capability in inspection processes, GD&T, and PC-DMIS programming.
Support cost-of-quality reductions and other quality-improvement initiatives.
Assist inspectors, technicians, and operators with operating CMM and Romer Arm equipment.
Apply QMS standards and quality-related policies to determine product conformance and support quality initiatives.
Support manufacturing and design in resolving day-to-day issues and help ensure products and processes comply with Graco quality-system requirements.
Maintain an organized and intuitive work environment.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including communicating quality issues to appropriate departments.
Interface with design engineering to support print reviews and specification and tolerance development.
Meet or exceed annual individual and department performance objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.