CMM Programmer
Summary
A quality/metrology technician at a manufacturing plant who programs and operates coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to inspect machined parts, runs capability and Gage R&R studies, performs gage calibrations, and reads blueprints and GD&T to guide part adjustments in production.
The CMM Programming Technician Provide layout information from CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and hand gauges, for new machine start- ups, capability studies and any other causes for measurement analysis. Read and understand blueprints and basic GD&T. Interpret data to assist in part adjustments. Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Responsibility
· Daily checks of all production machining on CMM and any additional gauges Required
· Read blueprints and correlate dimensions to CMM report
· Review reports with the cell leaders and set up team
· Inform cell leader and set up which direction to move features on part to achieve nominal specification on part print
· Conduct capability studies on CMM and with hand gauges
· Print capability reports
· Program and use 3D models
· Perform 100% dimensional Layouts to part prints
· Conduct Gage R&R studies
· Perform Gage calibrations
· Manually operate CMM to measure features on parts
· Use Manual gauges and surface plates to verify any questionable CMM checks
· Works with cross functional teams to continually improve, problem solve and reduce waste
· Perform other related duties as assigned by Quality Manager and Management team