CMM Programmer

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, and debugs CMM inspection programs from engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements
• Establishes part alignments, datums, and measurement strategies to ensure accurate and repeatable results
• Validates and optimizes new programs through trial runs and correlation studies before release to production
• Operates the CMM to perform First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection
• Selects and builds fixturing and stylus configurations appropriate to each part
• Maintains and organizes the CMM program library and revision control
• Interprets GD&T and engineering specifications to determine inspection requirements
• Generates inspection reports and properly documents out-of-tolerance conditions
• Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100 documentation requirements
• Works with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve dimensional and quality concerns
• Trains operators on the proper running of established CMM programs
• Performs inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments as needed
• Maintains the CMM and measuring equipment in calibrated, good working order
• Keeps work space clean and orderly
• All Quality Assurance Technician duties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 3-5 plus years of CMM programming and inspection experience in a precision machining environment
• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or some college in a related field preferred
• Proficient programming CMMs using industry-standard metrology software (offline programming a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models
• Familiarity with the operation of the following equipment: calipers, micrometers, CMM, blade mics, hole mic, inside-depth mics, flange, thread, gland, multi anvil mics, dial bore gauges, indicators, height gauge, V-blocks, 123 blocks, sine bars, squares, protractor, pin gauges, tooling balls, deltronics pins, and radius gauges
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel
• Written and oral communication skills
• Excellent math skills
• Professional work attitude
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills