CMM Operator

Feuer USA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

85% employer-paid healthcare

401k with up to 5% match

Paid time off

Life insurance and long-term disable

Job summary

FEUER Powertrain North America, a leader in precision crankshaft manufacturing, seeks a CMM Operator to support high-precision measurement work on cartesian and cylindrical CMMs. You will run programs, calibrate equipment, and generate accurate reports to ensure production uptime.

Ideal candidates bring experience with CMMs, GD&T basics, blueprints interpretation, and a strong attention to detail. This on-site role includes competitive benefits and a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and gages.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Read and interpret blueprints and basic technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision measuring equipment: Cartesian CMMs (Zeiss), Cylindrical CMMs (Jenoptik, Adcole), and surface roughness/profile machines.
• Change probes in CMM.
• Load programs into CMM.
• Daily calibration of CMM.
• Minor maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Manual measurements using calipers, micrometers, or gages.
• Complete measurement reports in a timely manner to support production uptime.
• Maintain and complete documentation related to inspections and part tracking.
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and basic GD&T.

Skills

Precision measuring

Blueprint reading

GD&T basics

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Jenoptik CFM

Adcole 1200

Hommel T8000

Job description

FEUER Powertrain North America is the U.S. subsidiary of a leading German crankshaft manufacturer, producing two out of every three crankshafts worldwide for premier automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, GM, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and many others.

At our North American facility, we manufacture high-precision crankshafts for customers such as Mercury Marine, Polaris, and other industry leaders.

At FEUER Powertrain, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safety-focused workplace, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and long-term professional development.

If you have an exceptional attitude, outstanding work ethic, and want to be part of a team producing high-precision crankshafts for leading global automotive and powersports manufacturers - We invite you to apply and build your career with FEUER Powertrain.

Why Work at FEUER Powertrain North America?

FEUER values the health, wellness, and financial security of every employee by offering:

• 85% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Up to 5% employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• PPO and HDHP medical plan options with tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nine (9) employer-paid holidays
• Seven (7) days of planned plant shutdown paid at 50%
• Industry-leading Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Medical Leave available after 30 days of employment
• Clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CMM Operator directly supports production with timely, accurate measurement reports using both manual and automated precision measuring equipment. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role primarily focuses on operating cartesian CMM's, cylindrical CMM's, and surface roughness / profile measuring machines using pre-existing programs. By completing these inspections in a timely manner, the CMM Operator helps to minimize quality variation and directly supports production uptime and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate precision measuring equipment:
  • Cartesian Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) e.g. Zeiss
  • Cylindrical Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) e.g. Jenoptik CFM and Adcole 1200
  • Surface roughness and profile measuring machine e.g. Hommel T8000
• Change probes in CMM
• Load programs into CMM
• Daily calibration of CMM
• Minor maintenance of measuring equipment
• Manual measurements using calipers, micrometers, gages etc.
• Complete measurement reports in a timely manner to facilitate production uptime
• Maintain and complete documentation related to inspections and part tracking
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and basic GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and gages
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic technical documents
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years experience operating CMM
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Metrology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Control, or a related mechanical field
• Formal or practical (on-the-job) training in basic GD&T concepts
• Experience in automotive or powertrain manufacturing environments

PHYSICAL/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and wear PPE for extended periods during scheduled shifts
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, grip, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 85% company-paid healthcare insurance with PPO and HDHP + HSA options
• 401k with up to 5% company match
• 2 weeks PTO + 3 days Medical Leave

FEUER powertrain North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request.