CMM Programmer

Key Responsibilities

• Write, develop, validate and debug measuring machine programs and provide the supporting documentation for CMM inspections.
• Communicate with all machinists, supervisors, and engineers to meet customer/shop floor needs.
• Recommend and implement the best programming practices and aspire to support measurement systems for the manufacturing organization.
• Troubleshoot and solve both machine issues and related problems in the measuring process.
• Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges and CMM equipment according to AMT, customer and AS9100 standards.
• Complete customer PPAP requirements including control plans and inspection reports.
• Perform incoming material inspection tasks according to AS 9100 procedures and counterfeit awareness per AS6174.
• Perform final inspection and shipping tasks according to AS 9100 procedures.
• Perform process and manufacturing audits and follow-up with corrective actions.
• Cross train across multiple departments as needed.
• Perform data collection and communication tasks in ERP and other applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CMM programming or 5+ years CMM operating and a drive to learn programming.
• Strong specific knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, setup, tooling and fixture techniques.
• Knowledge of how CAD models work.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities and root cause analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
• Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nice to Have: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Specific applied knowledge of aerospace quality procedures and AS9100.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing, metal finish processes and heat treatment processes.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining, tool, fixture, work-holding and die design.
• Ability to understand CMM reports.