CMM Programmer

Join TRIGO as a CMM Programmer in Peoria, IL! We're looking for a skilled professional with PC-DMIS experience to develop and maintain CMM inspection programs that support quality-driven manufacturing. This first-shift opportunity offers competitive pay of $28.00-$31.00 per hour
, depending on experience, and the chance to work with a team dedicated to precision and excellence.

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection programs to ensure product conformance to customer and engineering specifications. This role supports quality assurance activities by creating accurate and efficient automated inspection routines, analyzing measurement data, and helping drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Direct:
Site Manager Indirect:
Area Manager/Director of Operations

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and customer quality standards to determine inspection requirements.
• Develop, validate, and maintain DCC programs for fixed-coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) using approved programming software.
• Create efficient inspection routines that ensure accurate measurement and verification of dimensional characteristics.
• Review and revise existing CMM programs to support engineering changes, drawing revisions, and process improvements.
• Verify that inspection programs are aligned with the correct part number, revision level, and customer requirements.
• Perform CMM setup, qualification, and operational verification to ensure equipment readiness and measurement accuracy.
• Confirm proper fixturing, calibration status, and measurement system integrity prior to inspection activities.
• Analyze inspection results and troubleshoot programming, setup, fixturing, or measurement issues to ensure reliable results.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and customer representatives to resolve dimensional and process concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspection programs, measurement data, and programming changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection efficiency, repeatability, and quality performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Proficiency with PC-DMIS programming, validation, and program optimization.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and CAD model interpretation.
• Knowledge of dimensional metrology principles and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot CMM programs and resolve measurement discrepancies.
• Experience analyzing inspection data and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn customer‑specific quality and reporting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Advanced knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation, calibration verification, and inspection methodologies.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and customer specifications.
• Experience creating and troubleshooting DCC (Direct Computer Control) inspection programs for automated measurement processes.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and…