CMM Programmer
Position Summary:
Provide Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and machining/quality expertise in support of daily production and continuous improvement activities. Must be a self-starting and highly motivated team player, with the ability to communicate and interact with manufacturing, engineering and quality to provide support at all levels to satisfy our product, quality and on time delivery.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply the principle that the CMM programming group is a service department, and their primary duty is to assist the factory floor in a supportive function.
• Work closely at all times and assist the CNC programming group, engineers, quality leadership and quality inspectors in a CMM technical support /training role.
• For assigned products, work with available resources (programmers and equipment), ensuring production stops are at an absolute minimum.
• Edit and prove out existing CMM programs on lower level less complex and minor issues or discrepancies, mainly on the production floor, using Zeiss Calypso software from 3D solid-models and 2D drawings as per instructions of senior level CMM programmers.
• Successfully set up each and every different CMM with minimum supervision.
• Be on call on a short notice to step in and run production as needed, for assigned parts.
• Perform surface plate layout and inspection using conventional measurement equipment (micro-height, comparator, sine plates, height stands, etc..) as required for production or operational needs.
• Audit database of proven CMM programs for production and communicate with Level II or III programmers to update, correct or verify programs.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (including geometry and trigonometry) to prove out part dimensions.
• Utilize available resources to ensure CMM programs are available before production begins, including: First Articles (FA’s), revisions, and new product launches.
• Utilize available resources to ensure CMM programs are available prior to production, regardless of originator, including: First Articles (FA’s), revisions, and new product launches.
• Utilize available resources to develop CMM programs when gaging is not readily available for production or to assist Metrology on inspecting gages in support of regular production.
• Maintain open communication between the CMM group and your immediate supervisor / make suggestions and recommendations for improvements.
• Work with other departments in the completion of CMM related project work related to continuous improvement (eg, gage R&R’s, quality MSA’s, Equator integration).

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Maintain continuity among work shifts through documentation and communication.
• Basic understanding and application of problem solving and quality fundamentals, including root cause analysis; process control and variation reduction (eg, six-sigma); and lean principles including 5S and Visual Management.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as a CMM Programmer using Zeiss Calypso software with 3-5 years’ experience as a Quality inspector, including surface plate layout work.
• Will be working toward improving and developing skills consistent with a Level II programmer. *A minimum of 320 hours programming time will be required for a CMM programmer I to eligible to be sent for the Basic Zeiss training certification.
• Can effectively program Zeiss articulating and fixed head CMMs, including set-up, and prove out, with minimal supervision.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings per ASME Y14.5M-2009 and otherwise have a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Effective communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• High School or GED Diploma required and BS / AS degree in mechanical, manufacturing, quality or other engineering discipline preferred.
• Basic office computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP systems (eg, Oracle).

Working Conditions

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement and must be used and followed per company policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person