CMM Programmer

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Full Time Quality Lakeville, MN, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31.00 To $35.00 Hourly

The Career:

Are you passionate about innovation, quality, and making a difference? If so, great news - QA1 is looking for a talented Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer to join our Lakeville, MN based team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products that not only meet but exceed industry expectations. As a member of the QA1 team, you’ll be responsible for executing core quality‑control activities to ensure consistent, compliant, and high‑quality product output.

This role works closely with the Quality team to program Hexagon CMM and OGP Vision‑System equipment, design and print 3D printed fixtures, perform gage calibration, document inspection results, and verify product quality. The CMM Programmer helps ensure all products meet or exceed QA1 Brand standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements

Work schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with overtime pending business need.

What You Will Do:

• Development fixture/work holding for CMM components and Smart Scope.
• Assist the Quality Engineer with verification of inspection results.
• Document inspection results and complete required quality reports accurately and timely.
• Perform detailed inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products to identify defects or deviations.
• Inspect purchased and manufactured products as assigned.
• Verify manufactured components and assemblies for compliance with engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and work instructions accurately.
• Use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
• Train others on the proper use of inspection tools and equipment, as needed.

The Critical Skills and Experience You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary training preferred
• Five years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience must include CMM programming and work holding design.
• Experience in programming in PCDMIS for CMM.
• Experience in programming in Zone 3 for OGP Smart Scope Vision System.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works
• Ability to design and generate 3D printed fixtures.
• Working knowledge of GD&T Concepts
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and prints.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to influence others in non-reporting relationship
• A person people want to work with.
• Positive attitude, reliable attendance with excellent work ethic.
• Demonstrated expertise with inspection instruments such as micrometers, calipers, Faro arm, metal testing, measuring machines, and indicators, with the ability to coach others on proper techniques.
• Must be available and open to the idea of cross training + learning.
• Demonstrable strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including MS Excel and Access) and capable of quickly training and becoming proficient with ERP system (Syteline); exposure to CAD software.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Verified personal and professional values aligning with QA1.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the team member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. At QA1, we strive to minimize the level of physical work needed to perform the job. The demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable team members with…