CMM Inspector - First Shift

1st Shift - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform inspection(s) of products to determine conformance to all specifications
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines using pre-written programs
• Set-up in accordance with pre-established part set-up instructions
• Qualify CMM probes using established calibration routines
• Evaluate inspection results to determine conformance to requirements
• Utilize various manual measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators and other hand-held measuring devices
• Utilize other vision-based equipment such as Optical Comparators, Microscopes or 2D profilers for measurement of parts or part characteristics
• Understand and perform to all current quality standards
• Prepare and update Company and Customer inspection records as required
• Communicate inspection results effectively with co-workers and supervisors
• Understand GD T concepts including Maximum Material Condition, True Position and Profile of Surface tolerances
• Understand basic statistical techniques sufficient for evaluation of measurement data trends
• Have a basic understanding of machining processes sufficient to support communication of findings to the production floor
• Train others on inspection techniques and tools when required
• Perform safe operation of CMM machines
• Accurately complete all required paperwork
• Ensure the proper filing of inspection results on the company server
• Keep machines and work area clean and organized at all times
• Perform basic weekly and daily maintenance of CMM machines
• Abide by and support all safety and quality system requirements
• Provide good feedback and promote good communication with other inspectors from multiple shifts, Quality Engineers, Process Engineers and Machinists
• Embrace a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Requires great attention to detail and the ability to read mechanical drawings and view CAD models and specifications
• Competent in the use of desk top PCs and software including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating CMMs
• Programming and operation experience using PCDMIS driven CMMs is highly desirable

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.