CMM Operator

Job Title: CMM Operator

Job Location: Grove

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Job Description:

A CMM Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to ensure precision in measuring manufactured parts and components.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate CMM Equipment: Setup and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines to perform inspections and measurements of various components, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Programming and Calibration: Develop and document measurement programs, including the selection of appropriate probes and fixtures. Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on CMM equipment.
• Quality Control: Verify that components meet quality standards by conducting inspections and documenting results. Report any discrepancies or non-conformances to the quality supervisor.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of measurements and inspection results, and compile data for capability studies.
• Readinterpret blueprints, specificationsother internal documents
• Perform dimensional inspection of manufactured componentsassemblies which include first part buy-off and final lot inspection per inspection documentation or traveler.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement
• Use of and completion of AS9102 documents
• Use of inspection equipment such as gages/tooling
• Calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
Other duties as assigned

Education, SkillsExperience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-5 years of experience operating CMMs or in a similar inspection role, depending on the level of the position.
• Proficiency in CMM programming and use of relevant software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, CMM Manager)
• Understanding and ability to define and communicate (both verballywritten) non-conformances to shop personnel, vendors, and customers
• Ability to interpret complex drawingsspecs for machined parts from casting, forgings, sheet metal and bar stock
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Mathematical skills such as the ability to calculate figures and amounts. It also requires the ability to apply and perform basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and trig
• Self-starter and require minimal supervision
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Physical demands

• Position may require use of handsarms with repetitive motionreach.
• Position may require manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Position may require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Position may require the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Position may require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Position may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 30-75 pounds (50-75 lbs. would have partner assistance)
Position may require activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Work Environment

The plant is a machining environment, collaborating with quality control teams and other technicians to ensure the highest precision in parts and products. The role may involve working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment where attention to detail is crucial.

Safety glasses are always required in production areas. OSHA regulations are followed