CMM Programmer- 1st Shift

Summary:

CMM Programmer creates CMM programs in accordance with ASME Y14.5, Best Practice Metrology Standards, and specific Quality / Control Plan requirements. Position is responsible for developing, documenting automated metrology related practices, maintaining availability, accuracy, and revision control of all programs generated.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Generation of advanced level complexity CMM programs
• Provide advanced level troubleshooting support to resolve metrology / manufacturing related issues.
• Identify and lead metrology related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and implement introduction of metrology related software & hardware.
• Develop, document, and training regarding Best Practice Metrology Standards
• Communicate issues and exceptions in meeting requirements.
• Completion of manufacturing scheduling transaction activities and programs in accordance with established schedule
• Ensuring changes made to programs are processed in accordance with change control practices and requirements.
• Ensure programs are generated in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and Best Practice Metrology Standards
• Finding resolution of inspection, data collection, documentation issues impacting Quality and Operations efforts
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 5 -7 years of experience Advanced Programming capabilities on CMM - Brown & Sharpe CMM PC DMIS preferred.
• 5-7 years working in a manufacturing or quality related field within a AS9001, ISO 9001, ISO13485, or TS 16969 environment.
• 5-7 years working in a precision metrology environment.
• CNC machining experience – preferred.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T and automated metrology practices. Completion of an advanced level GD&T training course.
• Understanding of probe / sensor calibration theory
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis practices and principals
• Basic to intermediate understanding of SPC & basic statistical methods
• Basic trigonometry & algebra skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Work independently with minimum instructions.
• Excellent time management skills

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).

Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.

1st Shift- 6 am to 4:30 pm- Monday through Thursday