1st Shift CMM Technician

Franklin Electric Co.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Electric Co. in Madison, WI is seeking a 1st shift CMM Technician to develop and maintain CMM programs for first article and production components using CALYPSO software.

You will guide quality technicians, read blueprints, and generate detailed measurement reports for engineering and quality, ensuring GD&T compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• CALYPSO or CAD-based CMM programming experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical specifications.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to present results clearly.
• Ability to plan time and sequence work within a defined area.

Responsibilities

• Operates coordinate measuring equipment to take precise measurements.
• Reads technical specifications and blueprints to verify product specs.
• Creates detailed measurement reports for engineering and quality.
• Interprets results, compares to specs, and recommends release or corrective action.
• Collaborates with engineering and production to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Performs analyses on in-process and finished materials.

Skills

CALYPSO programming

Precision measuring tools

GD&T

Data interpretation

Work planning

Education

Equivalent of four years of high school (required)

Tools

Calypso

Microsoft Office

Job description

1st Shift CMM Technician

Department: Manufacturing / Operations / Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Wisconsin - Madison

Reporting To: Russ Roling

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of CMM programs for inspection of both First Article and production components using Calypso software. Provides technical guidance to quality technicians for visual and mechanical inspection of castings, machined and molded parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates coordinate measuring equipment in order to make complex, precise measurements of materials.
• Reads and interprets technical specifications, blueprints and layouts for product specifications
• Creates detailed reports from measurement results for distribution to other functional areas, primarily engineering
• Interprets inspection results, compares them to established specifications and/or control limits, completes necessary technical reports, and makes recommendations for product release or corrective action
• Liaises with engineering and other production staff as required to troubleshoot, research and solve technical problems.
• Conducts analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, part samples, finished goods, or process samples.
• Identifies and selects gaging appropriate to part features and available tolerances.
• Interfaces with suppliers (via phone and/or e-mail) to resolve inspection findings
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

• 5+ years programming experience with CALYPSO or similar CAD-based CMM software
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, fixtures, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers and/or customers.
• Works with mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent of four years of high school (required).

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
• Continually required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.; stand.
• Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.; push or pull; walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.; sit; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps; turn wrenches, valves, or handles; bend or twist; use upper extremities; reach above shoulders; reach to full extension.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include regular peripheral viewing; viewing length changes; close viewing with depth perception; and occasional distance viewing.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the need to perceive the spoken voice clearly and the need to hear warning signals up to 70dbs with or without assistance.
• Specific speech abilities regularly required by this job include comprehensible speech.