Metrology Programmer Technician

Zimmer, Inc.•Warsaw, IN

3d•$70,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Programmer Technician develops, debugs, validates, and maintains programs for software-driven inspection measuring systems, especially Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The role supports product, equipment, and metrology gage inspection, helps resolve inspection-system downtime, and provides inspection support to production and other functions. The technician works with cross-functional teams and may rotate among departments, campuses, and/or shifts as business needs require. This is an onsite, first-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training and/or certification.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Understanding of GD&T.
Ability to read engineering drawings and apply measurement methods to inspection needs.
Ability to learn and use software-driven inspection systems and advanced three-dimensional CAD systems.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and communicate inspection information clearly.

Nice To Haves

Advanced GD&T.
Experience operating or understanding the measurement methods and output of a CMM.
PC-DMIS programming knowledge; PC-DMIS certification preferred.
One year of machining and/or receiving inspection experience.
Ability to learn and use an advanced three-dimensional CAD system; Unigraphics preferred.
Working knowledge of metrology measurement equipment, such as vision systems, manual height gages, and general inspection tools.
Understanding of applicable ANSI/ISO standards and calibration methods or techniques.
Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel; Minitab knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Write, debug, validate, and maintain programs for software-driven inspection measuring systems, especially CMM programs used for product, equipment, and metrology gage inspection.
Support inspection-program setup and use, and provide guidance or training to appropriate personnel.
Respond to high-priority inspection requests by reviewing prints and setup procedures, obtaining required fixtures, inspecting items, and reporting evaluation results.
Respond to inspection-system downtime requests by troubleshooting issues, identifying malfunctions, and supporting corrective action.
Apply shop mathematics to calculate and evaluate measurement data.
Collaborate with new product teams and provide relevant information verbally and in writing.
Follow applicable inspection procedures, measurement practices, and quality requirements.
Rotate among departments, campuses, and/or shifts as business needs require.