CMM Programmer

About The Role

Amsted Automotive, Cold Form & Finishing, business unit is seeking an experienced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer to develop, create and maintain inspection programs. This role interprets blueprints and GD&T requirements, performs dimensional inspections, analyzes measurement data, and collaborates with production and quality teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• The CMM Programmer’s responsibility is to ensure the machine is properly working through programming scripts and tests.
• Oversight of testing and calibration of the machine.
• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
• Ensure that precision machinery is in working condition and properly calibrated.
• Operate precision machinery as needed.
• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.
• Schedule software upgrades and calibration requirements.
• CMM lab cleanliness and organization.
• Other duties as assigned.
• A working knowledge of statistics and data analysis is useful in this position, as this job requires the programmer to analyze testing data to ensure the machine functions properly.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and reading drawing specifications.
• Able to program dimensional layout with a physical part or CAD data interface.
• Manages time appropriately.
• Able to maintain and update Lab Scope for Meteorology Lab.
• Responsible for dimensional control and product release and or buyout/first piece inspection in the plant
• Able to do special studies such as capability studies and our MSA requests on an occasion.
• Share responsibilities of plant gage calibration and calibration labeling with 1^st or 2^nd shift CMM programmer or CMM operators utilizing Gage Track.
• Require strong programing knowledge related to Open DMIS & PC DMIS able to set up and run CMM program software knowledge and able to program and set up complete product programs to verify customer print requirements.
• Able to take directions and perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• A two-year technical degree is preferred or equivalent relevant certifications.
• At least 5 years of on-the-job work experience in programming and operating a Zeiss CMM.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and reading drawing specifications.
• Good understanding of problem-solving tools. (8d, 5y, fishbone, RedX). A working knowledge of statistics and data analysis is useful in this position, as this job requires the programmer to analyze testing data to ensure the machine functions properly.
• CMM programmers must know how to use these programs, Open DMIS & PC DMIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mini Tab.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with peers.
• Be able to follow management directions work independently with minimum supervision from management.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs
  
  

What Else You’ll Need To Know

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, and use hand tools.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, oil, and metal chips.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required.
  
  

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