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CMM Programmer/Quality Technician (1st Shift) - Automotive Manufacturing

Drake Enterprises Inc
Clinton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

**This position is on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)**


  

Summary

Quality-focused professional with strong expertise in product quality monitoring, precision inspection, and metrology. Skilled in the use and programming of CMMs, vision systems, and advanced measurement tools to ensure compliance with customer specifications. Experience performing data analysis and other functions to assist production, prototypes, and continuous improvement initiatives.



Functions

Job Specific Responsibilities

  • Product Quality Monitoring
  • First Piece and In Process inspection using standard inspection tools including CMM, calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, profilometers, contracer’s, vision systems.
  • Perform CMM programming, contracer programming, and vision system programming
  • Participate in LDM, Gage R&R’s, and SPC Studies
  • Proficiently use the computer to communicate to all levels of management 
  • Validation support of general CMM maintenance including contacting external CMM service providers for trouble shooting
  • Provide support to the plant 
  • Validation support of measuring equipment used in production
  • Document and process data and results using various methods of data input software
  • Perform annual part layouts and dimensional studies to assure parts meet or exceed customer requirements
  • Support in part layout and CMM programming during prototypes and production launches
  • Assists in training inspectors and other personnel involved in quality inspections as needed
  • Work independently with time management skill set 
  • Evaluate CMM data for accuracy prior to submission
  • Complete all other special projects requested by the Quality Manager 

General Responsibilities

· Adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Follow all safety and MIOSHA requirements.

· Maintain a clean work environment.

· Participate in training and meetings

· Follow all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.

· Report safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.


Core Competencies

· Organizational Skills

· Technical Capacity

· Communication 

· Initiative 

· Quality focus

· Accountability

· Attention to detail

· Results driven

· Safety awareness

· Time management


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position (40 hours per week). Overtime may be required.


Requirements

  

Eligibility Qualifications

  • Previous programming knowledge
  • Mitutoyo CMM experience preferred
  • Strong computer skills including basic office 365-Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Good understanding of SPC & MSA
  • Able to adapt quickly to changes to priorities to support production
  • Be a team leader able to communicate effectively with production and management
  • Read and interpret complex blueprints, including GD&T
  • Understands proper measurement/metrology techniques for GD&T features
  • Maintain high standards of work ethics, organizational and leadership skills

Physical Requirements (these may change depending on the job)

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks

· Physical stamina for production work


Work Environment (this should always be standard, except in rare circumstances)

· Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and temperature changes. PPE required


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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