CMM Programmer

Avalign Technologies Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalign Technologies Inc in Akron, OH is seeking a CMM Programmer to create and maintain CMM programs for receiving, in-process, and final inspections. You will use a variety of precision instruments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure parts meet print specs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in CMM programming, strong GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with ISO-13485 and 21CFR820.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a strong knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods.
• 2+ years’ experience with CMM programming.
• Understanding of ISO-13485 and 21CFR820 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and update CMM programs for receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Interpret drawings to generate CMM measurement schemes and datums.
• Ensure parts meet print specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, comparators and other tools.
• Record data and generate technical reports (FAI, Capability studies, Gage R&R).
• Identify nonconforming product and initiate NCMR procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in the metrology lab and develop procedures.
• Assist production/quality teams as a measurement expert and advise on measurement styles.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to interpret customer standards and improve measurement approaches.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Tools

Comparators

Vision systems

Micrometers

Functional gauges

Starrett Comparators

SmartScope

Keyence

Job description

The CMM Programmer will create and update CMM Programs for part specific receiving inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections.

You will utilize a variety of precision measuring instruments to include but not limited to: Comparators, vision systems, micrometers and functional gages. Effectively communicates with peers and interdepartmental personnel maintaining a cohesive team environment. Assists with other quality related functions upon supervisor or managerial request.

What You’ll Do:

• Interpret engineering drawings and/or models to create and program coordinated measuring machine (CMM) for part measurement
• Examine parts and/or drawings to formulate a measurement scheme if no datums are specified
• Ensure materials and product are in within print specification
• Create new part specific CMM programs
• Update/Remediate existing part specific CMM programs
• Measure parts by using appropriate tools (Optical Comparator, Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)
• Inspects product to ensure it meets both internal and external specifications as well as all regulatory requirements.
• Record test data and create technical reports with defined templates (FAI, Capability Study, Gage R&R, etc.)
• Appropriately identify and segregate nonconforming product and initiate a nonconforming material report per internal NCMR procedures.
• Initiate continuous improvement efforts within the metrology lab and create controlled lab procedures where needed
• Provide help to production/quality associates as a technical expert on measurement style and technique
• Confer with Quality Engineers or Management to interpret/determine customer/internal standards and offer suggestions for measurement style
• Assist with programming of other inspection equipment at the site, including but not limited to Starrett Comparators, SmartScope, Keyence, after a reasonable amount of training is provided by Avalign.
• Act as CAPA Owner for Metrology related CAPA
• Participate in Inspection plan and Gage Design discussions for New Product Introduction projects.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a strong knowledge of GD&T, and inspection methods
• 2+ years’ experience with CMM programming
• An understanding of quality standards (ISO-13485) & regulatory requirements (21CFR820) is preferred.
• Possess effective communication skills and interacts in a professional courteous manner with all co-workers