CMM Programmer​/Operator

Overview

CMM Programmers/Operators are highly skilled employees responsible for operating/programming a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and various other measurement equipment in an automotive manufacturing plant. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a CMM programmer to analyze specifications, set up gauges or fixtures in accordance with the released part GD&T, and create and execute measurement programs to validate part quality. The candidate must be able to interpret specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches, or similar documents.

The programmer/operator should plan the sequence of operation and materials required using computer technology such as CAD to create measurement programs. The programmer/operator must provide a detailed report communicating measurement results. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required, and incidental tasks may be required to complete the larger task.

• Operate and program CMMs and related measurement equipment to validate part quality in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Analyze specifications and GD&T, set up gauges or fixtures, and create and execute measurement programs.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, manuals, sketches, or similar documents as needed.
• Plan operation sequences and material requirements using CAD or related tools.
• Provide detailed reports communicating measurement results.
• Communicate effectively and solve problems as part of the measurement process.
• Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience and training as a CMM programmer/operator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and physics.
• Experience as a CMM programmer/operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
  • Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required.
  • Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for creating/operating CMM programs.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators.
  • Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specifications.
  • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled measurement equipment with PC-DMIS or Poly Works software.
  • Perform tests with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
  • Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates.
  • Measure, mark and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out measurements, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulers.
  • Design jigs, fixtures and templates for use as work aids in the development of creating a proper alignment scheme to reflect the prescribed GD&T of released parts or products.
  • Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.

• Knowledge of G-Suite.
• Experience with portable measurement equipment — ATOS, Leica Laser Tracker, Faro Arms, etc.