Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

Programs and operates Coordinates Measurement Machines for production parts and tooling fixtures to engineering drawings using precision inspection tools and gauges. Will also be focal for R&D and New Product Development activities as they arise.

• Program, Set-up and run Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine with latest versions of Calypso software.
• Program, Set-up and Operate Metronics QC5000 CMM program to current revision.
• Program, Set-up and Operate Romer Arm Verisurf with current version of software.
• Maintain CMM cleanliness and operations.
• Operate and maintain Comparators.
• Interpret complex tool drawings.
• Use Standard Measuring Instruments (including sine plates) to make inspection set-ups.
• Initiate appropriate inspection reports.
• Record inspection results.
• Maintain inspection data.
• Locate tools and perform periodic inspection on tooling listed on the monthly dispatch report.
• File drawings and reports.
• Assist inspection areas when additional capacity is required.
• Review and accept inspection data from outside facilities.
• Coordinate design efforts with Manufacture Engineering Department.
• Coordinate tool inspection priorities with Tool Control Department.
• Maintain area in a neat, clean and orderly manner.
• Make complex surface plate set-ups to evaluate multi-plane compound characteristics.
• Use trigonometry to solve angles and legs of triangles generated by set-ups.
• Compare part drawings to ensure compatibility and anticipated results.
• Analyze dimensional characteristics on first parts produced on tool to determine if production parts will be within specific tolerance limits.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.