Programmer, CMM

Responsible for working closely with the manufacturing planner and CNC shop personnel to produce reliable CMM programs to meet customer requirements by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and creates DMIS (CMM) programs for customer parts.
• Designs and creates DMIS (CMM) programs for shop aid tooling.
• Provides accurate CMM setup documentation.
• Validates CMM programs prior to production release by using CMM program verification software.
• Approves and places CMM programs and appropriate set-up information in CMM program for the operator to utilize.
• Performs troubleshooting on CMM programming related problems.
• Participates in troubleshooting on production related problems.
• Upkeeps and/or maintains master files of programming.
• Optimizes cycle time for cost effectiveness.
• Integrates improved and/or new technology as it comes available to stay productive and up to date with current methodology.
• Participates in the improvement process by utilizing lean manufacturing method.
• Proposes feasible solutions for future overall process improvements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in use of CAD software.

Equipment:

Eye and hearing protection may be necessary while working on the shop floor.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read customer provided drawing
• Knowledgeable in CMM programming
• Operating portable measuring equipment
• Thorough understanding of GD&T

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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 sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a shop – office environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.