CMM Technician

About the role

The CMM Technician participates in quality improvement teams to identify and solve quality problems, conducts audits of internal and external components and assemblies, identifies discrepancies, and provides feedback/escalation as required. Serves as a technical resource and is responsible for measurement and evaluation of parts, components, and assemblies using various gages and equipment. Assists in follow up for corrective actions when non-conformities are identified and supports manufacturing activities through auditing/monitoring of processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspects products using CMM and other gages/equipment.
• Performs Dimensional Layouts for all OEM and Bendix Internal requirements, including but not limited to New Launches, Engineering Changes, Annual Validations and troubleshooting problems.
• Devises methods to measure part dimensions and program CMM, while validating the corresponding CAD models and blueprints.
• Create Dimensional Reports and review with Quality/Engineering and customer where defined.
• Covers metrology studies per AIAG MSA guidelines.
• Ensures all Gage and Test Equipment is maintained and in good working order. Support Managing the Calibration System while maintaining current inspection fixture calibration status and annual product dimensional validations.
• Follows written and/or verbal instructions from Supervisors.
• Interacts with team members, leads, supervisors, and managers as needed.
• Tests incoming materials to validate prior to release to production.
• Corrects for errors in own work.
• Performs record-keeping duties.
• Performs minor maintenance of quality lab equipment, as required, keeps machines, and tools in clean and proper operating condition.
• Serves as the Primary contact for the Metrology Lab.
• Verifies and supports gage calibration.
• Supports scrap review activities for assigned areas.
• Must be able to adjust work schedule to support coverage as required.
• Performs other assigned tasks/duties by supervisor / Manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or GED; Associates degree in a technical field is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience of general CMM experience, within automotive / manufacturing field
• Experience with reading blueprints, using calipers, micrometers, torque testers, go / no go gages, etc.
• Basic CMM programming experience is required.
• At least two years of Quality Technician experience in a manufacturing assembly operation is highly preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Will have the practical knowledge and ability to apply problem solving / basic statistical analysis understanding; train and / or reinforce manufacturing associate skills in the fundamentals of drawings, GD&T, Shop Math, and SPC.
• Metrology experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic GD&T principles are required.
• Experience using different types of gages and understanding calibration requirements is required.
• Basic blueprint reading skills are required.
• Strong organization skills are required.
• Strong math skills are required.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Standing - None
• Walking - None
• Talking - None
• Hearing - None
• Using Hands or Fingers to Handle or Feel - None
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - None
• Reach with Hands and Arms - None
• Taste or Smell - None
• Up to 10 pounds - None
• Up to 25 pounds - None
• Up to 50 pounds - None
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None
• Close vision - No
• Distance vision - No
• Color vision - No
• Peripheral vision - No
• Depth perception - No
• Able to adjust focus - No

Working Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust and fumes. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

Pay

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $26.60 to $29.73 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.