CMM Programmer

Position Specification

CMM Programmer (Zeiss)

• Minimum of Three (3) years of machine shop manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of machine shop manufacturing practices, principles and operations.
• Ability to read and interpret geometrical/dimensional mechanical drawings; use shop mathematics with a high competency in use of precision measuring instruments. 
• High mechanical ability and adaptability to change with technology. 
• Knowledge of Zeiss, Plate and hand tools.
• Experience programming CMM's using various software, Calypso preferred. 
• Proficient with GD&T 
• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Possess high integrity and ethical standards. 
• Demonstrates basic computer skills. 
• Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work processes. 
• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all level employees, customers and vendors 
• Stong organizational and problem-solving abilities. 
• Schedule and organize time and tasks effectively. 
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supports production in all areas of the Quality System and has full lateral authority working as a team to cross any functional area in the problem-solving effort.
• Set up gauging and perform first article and WIP inspections for multiple operations and flow of products. 
• Checks, verifies, and records results including SPC and other statistical techniques involving machined parts, using precision measuring instruments which are used to maintain our Quality System. 
• Interfaces with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and other functions on processing issues and works as a team to develop a "capable" process. 
• Set up appropriate hand tools to manually inspect parts and/or validate programs written to inspect parts flowing through the process. 
• Write/edit CMM Software to ensure parts are inspected as efficiently as possible. 
• Inspects parts to ensure specified dimensions are met using CMM equipment, as well as other various inspection equipment. 
• Performs visual, in-process and final inspections on all parts for cracks, nicks, pits, burrs, blends and surface finish before parts are deemed acceptable. 
• Identifies and reports all process and product nonconformance to ensure that the facility is operating per Quality Standards. 
• Continuously builds technical skills in area of expertise and performs other duties as required. 
• Learn and adhere to required safety standards and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.