CMM Operator

Responsibility: Inspect fixtures using the CMM and determine actions needed to get the fixture within engineering specifications. Creates inspection report for customer validation.

Job Duties

• Interpret fixture inspection drawing and write CMM program using Calypso
• Identify possible inspection issues and collaborate with engineering on inspection strategy
• Program offline using 3D model before fixture is ready for inspection
• Operate forklift to move fixtures into inspection area
• Operate overhead crane to load fixtures onto CMM
• Mount fixtures to CMM surface plates ensuring that mating surfaces are clean
• Inspect fixture in CNC mode using Zeiss CMM
• Evaluate out-of-tolerance characteristics on CMM report and remove fixture details to determine root cause
• Operate surface grinder to remove material from dial-in shims and get out-of-tolerance characteristics within tolerance
• Use micrometers, calipers and optical comparator when features are unable to be checked using the CMM
• Create a inspection report that can be sent to customers and is easy to understand
• Assist tool makers with inspections of individual details prior to final inspection
• Write CMM programs for short-run prototype jobs
• Data entry for statistical analysis on prototype jobs
• Identify visual defects and quality issues
• Must be unbiased in approach to inspection results
• Keep work area clean and organized

Qualifications

• Previous experience with operating Coordinate Measurement Machine, Zeiss/Calypso experience is a plus
• Experience with MS office applications
• Must be a team player and work well with others in process development, corrective action and problem solving
• Must enjoy a fast-paced manufacturing environment, results, oriented and self-motivated
• Committed to continuous improvement principles
• Ability to effectively handle multiple activities simultaneously and successfully
• Must be able to properly use quality gages – Micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, height gauges, indicators, etc.
• Ability to identify and make quality determination for visual defects
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience in tool and die and/or machining
• Strong knowledge of products
• Have the ability and skill to teach employees as required
• Have to ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50-100 pounds consistently
• Detail Oriented

Benefits:

• $25-32 /hr
• Flexible schedule and overtime, first shift hours
• State of the art equipment and CAD/CAM
• New multi axis milling & turning machines
• Climate controlled shop
• Flexible schedule and overtime, first shift hours
• Monthly bonuses (after 90 days of employment)
• Health, life, dental, and short term disability insurance offered
• Paid time off (after 90 days of employment)
• 401k and employer match (after 90 days of employment)