CMM Programmer

Talent Management Plus, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Management Plus, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to join our manufacturing team. The role requires hands-on experience programming and operating CMMs and interpreting GD&T from engineering drawings.

You will develop and validate inspection programs, perform FAI and in-process inspections, and generate detailed dimensional reports. Strong knowledge of PC-DMIS and Hexagon equipment is preferred, with CAD proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience programming and operating CMMs.
• Experience with PC-DMIS and CAD/AEC tools for programming.
• Ability to create CMM programs from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• GD&T knowledge, including ASME Y14.5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CMM inspection programs.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Generate dimensional inspection reports.
• Troubleshoot CMM programs and measurement issues.
• Validate fixture and probing strategies.
• Assist engineering with tolerance analysis and measurement methods.
• Maintain CMM calibration records and ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve dimensional issues.
• Continuously improve inspection methods and reduce inspection cycle time.

Skills

CMM programming experience

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Metrology skills

Quality systems awareness

Education

Bachelors or Associate degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Tech or Quality Assurance

Metrology/precision measurement training

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon

Brown & Sharpe

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

CMM Programmer

Rockford, IL

Full Time – M-F (5 AM – 2:30 PM)

Summary: Experienced CMM Programmer with a combination of technical, metrology, GD&T, and manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CMM inspection programs.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Generate dimensional inspection reports.
• Troubleshoot CMM programs and measurement issues.
• Validate fixture and probing strategies.
• Assist engineering with tolerance analysis and measurement methods.
• Maintain CMM calibration records and ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve dimensional issues.
• Continuously improve inspection methods and reduce inspection cycle time.

Technical Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience programming and operating CMMs
• Experience with CMM software such as:
  • PC-DMIS
• Experience with CMM brands such as:
  • Hexagon
  • Brown & Sharpe
• Ability to create CMM programs from engineering drawings and CAD models
• Experience with offline programming
• Knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Knowledge required
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T

• Blueprint Reading:
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings
  • Read geometric tolerances

• Metrology Skills:
  • Proficient with: Micrometers, Calipers, Height gages, Surface plates, Pin gages, Thread gages, Measurement uncertainty, MSA (Measurement System Analysis), Gage R&R, Calibration practices
• Manufacturing Knowledge

• Understanding of stamping
• Knowledge of inspection planning
• Experience with first article inspections (FAI)
• PPAP experience
• ISIR experience

• Quality Systems:
  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 9001
• Computer Skills

Education

• Bachelors or Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related field (preferred)
• Technical training in metrology or precision measurement