CMM Programmer

The Fixed-type CMM Programmer participates in the site inspection function by developing inspection paths for computerized coordinate measuring machines. The Fixed CMM Programmer develops direct-computer control (DCC) programs using customer part specifications in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.

Reports to

Direct : Site Manager Indirect : Area Manager/ Director of Operations

Responsibilities

(To include but not limited to the following)

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Act as an impartial third party between the production source and the customer facility to ensure the product meets set criteria.

Operations

• Determine part inspection requirements from customer's (geometric) blueprint features
• Create DCC inspection-path programs for fixed-type coordinate measuring machines
• Administer and/or edit previously created programs
• Ensure the part-inspection programs are consistent with part number and revision level
• Qualify and operate fixed-type CMM equipment as required
• Verify the operator's set-up is suitable, the machine is calibrated and is operational
• Operate computer programming hardware and software systems
• Analyze and troubleshoot fixed-type machine set-ups and inspections paths
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Organization & Management

• Communicate sort/inspection results to managers, supervisors and production source.
• Complete other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Technical

• Expert-level proficiency developing DCC automated inspection programs, using PC-DMIS operating systems or equivalent
• Expert-level proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings (blueprints)
• Expert-level proficiency interpreting geometric dimensioning & tolerancing standards
• Expert-level proficiency navigating MS Windows™ and computer networks
• Expert-level proficiency in applied mathematics--algebra, geometry and trig
• Intermediate-level knowledge of surface-plate inspection techniques, measuring tools and gages
• Demonstrated comfort level interfacing with staff and management, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated job diligence, attention to details and solid problem-solving skills

Work experience

Overall recommendations

• Detailed Oriented - Ability to pay

attention to the details of a project

or task.

• Self-motivated - Ability to

be internally inspired to

perform a task to the best

of one's ability using his or

her own drive or initiative.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Energetic, friendly, and professional attitude

Education background

Overall recommendations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate- or bachelor's degree in a related technical field is preferred
• Previous work experience in quality-inspection is preferred
• Previous coordinate measuring machine work experience is preferred.

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