CMM Programmer

snowlineengineering; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability and LifeInsurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Snowline Engineering in California is seeking a CMM Programmer to develop, write, and validate CMM inspection programs from drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements. You will support First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections as part of the Quality Control team.

Responsibilities include establishing part datums, optimizing measurement strategies, validating new programs, operating the CMM, building fixtures, and training operators.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of CMM programming and inspection experience.
• Proficient in industry-standard metrology software.
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5) and ability to read CAD drawings.
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and debug CMM inspection programs.
• Establish part alignments, datums, and measurement strategies.
• Validate programs via trial runs and correlation studies.
• Operate the CMM for First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection.
• Train operators on established CMM programs.
• Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformities.
• Support AS9100 documentation requirements.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

CMM operation

Inspection experience

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate

Tools

Metrology software

Offline programming

Job description

Why consider a career with Snowline Engineering?

Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to provide our customers with diversity in precision machining, precision sheet metal, light to medium fabrication, and turnkey assemblies.

We have been in business since 1966 and have a very diverse customer base including customers from the Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Train industries.

Our 80,000 square foot facility features the most state of the art equipment in the industry.

We offer in-house training and opportunity for advancement.

Position: CMM Programmer

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team!

• $35.00 to $48.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• 401K plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

General Description:

Responsible for developing, writing, and validating Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection programs used to inspect manufactured precision machined products. Creates and optimizes measurement routines from engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements to support First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection. Operates the CMM and additional precision monitoring and measuring instruments as a member of the Quality Control team. Communicate well with others and properly document and report out of tolerance items immediately. Accurately maintain paperwork, computer logs and other required documentation on a consistent basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, writes, and debugs CMM inspection programs from engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements
• Establishes part alignments, datums, and measurement strategies to ensure accurate and repeatable results
• Validates and optimizes new programs through trial runs and correlation studies before release to production
• Operates the CMM to perform First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection
• Selects and builds fixturing and stylus configurations appropriate to each part
• Maintains and organizes the CMM program library and revision control
• Interprets GD&T and engineering specifications to determine inspection requirements
• Generates inspection reports and properly documents out-of-tolerance conditions
• Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9100 documentation requirements
• Works with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve dimensional and quality concerns
• Trains operators on the proper running of established CMM programs
• Performs inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments as needed
• Maintains the CMM and measuring equipment in calibrated, good working order
• Keep work space clean and orderly
• All Quality Assurance Technician duties as required
• Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 plus years of CMM programming and inspection experience in a precision machining environment
• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or some college in a related field preferred
• Proficient programming CMMs using industry-standard metrology software (offline programming a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models
• Familiarity with the operation of the following equipment: calipers, micrometers, CMM, blade mics, hole mic, inside-depth mics, flange, thread, gland, multi anvil mics, dial bore gauges, indicators, height gauge, V-blocks, 123 blocks, sine bars, squares, protractor, pin gauges, tooling balls, deltronics pins, and radius gauges
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel
• Written and oral communication skills
• Excellent math skills
• Professional work attitude
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills