CMM Operator: Precision Metrology Specialist

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan — with

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America in St. Charles, Missouri is seeking a CMM Operator to support quality goals under the supervision of the Quality Supervisor.

The role involves operating the CMM, reading setup sheets and programs, and ensuring accurate data entry and job tracking. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with Polyworks/Verisurf/PC-DMIS, CAD software like CATIA or SolidWorks, and prior CMM or CNC mill experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; may require pre-employment assessment.
• Familiar with Polyworks, Verisurf or PC-DMIS software.
• Able to read blueprints, mylars and customer specifications.
• Familiarity with CATIA/SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Preferably prior CMM experience or CNC mill operation experience.
• Solid experience with various measurement tools and methods.
• Manufacturing experience with computer assisted production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate the CMM following safety procedures.
• Read and understand setup sheets and set up jobs per instructions.
• Read and understand sampling plan and run setup jobs per plan requirements.
• Read and understand CMM part programs and make minor adjustments.
• Complete data entry and exchange through CAD/CAM and work tracking systems.
• Follow parts schedule and adjust for hot jobs or emergencies.
• Collaborate with CAD/CAM programmers, quality, and production to resolve problems.
• Perform daily CMM maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Participate in work center or project teams.
• Utilize forklift to set up fixtures for CMM.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polyworks

Verisurf

PC-DMIS

CATIA

Job description

Sonaca North America in St. Charles, Missouri is seeking a CMM Operator to support quality goals under the supervision of the Quality Supervisor.

The role involves operating the CMM, reading setup sheets and programs, and ensuring accurate data entry and job tracking. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with Polyworks/Verisurf/PC-DMIS, CAD software like CATIA or SolidWorks, and prior CMM or CNC mill experience.