CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) Programmer

Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: On-site, Minneapolis Plant

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Twin City Die Castings is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to support our quality and manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing CMM programs, supporting inspection activities, and serving as a technical expert for CMM programming, equipment, and metrology processes across multiple manufacturing sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with experience in Zeiss Calypso, GD&T, precision measurement, and manufacturing inspection who enjoys both hands-on and technical work.

What You'll Do

As our CMM Programmer, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs for first article inspections (FAI), capability studies, and in-process inspections.
• Create and improve CMM measurement strategies to ensure accurate and efficient inspection results.
• Design and coordinate the development of CMM fixturing and probing solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for CMM software, programs, and equipment across multiple facilities.
• Conduct First Article Inspections, capability studies, Gage R&R studies, and dimensional validation activities.
• Perform in-process inspections to support production and quality requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications and provide input regarding metrology and inspection considerations.
• Interpret and apply GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Validate CMM results using surface plate equipment and other metrology methods when required.
• Train and mentor quality personnel in CMM programming and inspection techniques.
• Perform incoming inspection of purchased components and materials.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare detailed inspection reports for Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Travel periodically to support quality and metrology activities at other company facilities.