CMM Programmer 2

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programmers are in charge of programming scripts, which are applications that control the measures of coordinate machines. They are responsible for creating the inspection programs for these automated measuring machines. The programmer also needs to run the CMM equipment in the lab to control plan features in our customer’s product. He or she must create a new program for each customer part. He or she is responsible for calibration of measuring tools.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

This summary / objective is not intended to be all inclusive and it’s not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Owns and designs Final and First Piece Inspection programs for existing products and new products as needed.
• Write or edit programs on any of the two styles of CMM’s.
• Ensure that CMM’s are in working condition and properly calibrated.
• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
• Measure production parts and set up parts on the CMM.
• Perform various measurement, capability studies and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies using the CMM or hand measurement equipment.
• Responsible for undertaking routine maintenance of the CMM’s.
• Send recall notices on gauges, perform the calibration and record in a database.
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.
• When a failure mode can be addressed-detected with the CMM, Programmer will assist the team during problem solving and root cause analysis meetings.

Education and Experience

Preferred

Competencies

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 parts. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

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