ZEISS CMM PROGRAMMER - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted provider of high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more. Explore our work at www.acmeind.com and join us in a career with our dynamic team. Immediate benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability. The Position: We are seeking an experienced Zeiss CMM Programmer to support our aerospace and defense machining operations. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining CMM inspection programs for high-precision components manufactured from complex castings and forgings. The position collaborates closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and full compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5+years of experience programming CMMs (Zeiss preferred) in an aerospace or precision machining environment.
- Expert-level understanding of Calypso software, GD&T, and AS9102 documentation.
- Experience inspecting machined castings and forgings to tight tolerances.
- Strong ability to interpret complex CAD data (SolidWorks, STP, IGES)
- Proven teamwork and effective communication skills across Quality, Engineering, and Production.
Responsibilities
- Program and optimize Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software.
- Interpret 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T to create effective measurement strategies.
- Lead and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
- Generate and analyze detailed dimensional reports using Calypso and reporting tools such as PiWeb/QDAS/QC-CALC.
- Support dimensional troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Maintain and validate inspection programs for repeatability, accuracy, and process stability.
- Conduct and support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality inspections through improved capability.
Benefits
- immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance
- FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance
- Gain sharing bonuses
- Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
- Weekly paychecks
- 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
- Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
