CMM Programmer

Socket.dev; Surgoinsville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Operator to program and operate CMM equipment using Calypso and Polyworks. You will read blueprints, inspect forgings and related components, and verify conformance to required specifications and tolerances.

The role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, read calipers and multimeters, and maintain precise documentation. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred, with 3+ years of relevant CMM experience.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Able to read measuring devices like calipers and multimeters.
• Strong computer skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMM using Calypso and Polyworks.
• Read blueprints and plan working procedures.
• Inspect forgings, die blocks and electrodes for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions and calculate angles from reference points.
• Determine discrepancies and recommend corrections.
• Maintain records of customer approvals.
• Assist in gauge calibration and certification to NIST.
• Perform dock audits and MPI setup as required.
• Evaluate billet temperatures using thermocouples for studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpret drawings

Read measuring devices

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, mathematics or related field

Tools

Calypso

Polyworks

Calipers

Multimeters

Job description

Description

Programs and operates Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), calibration of gauges, maintain various other items needed for quality control. Verification to conformance of Forging and machining drawings, and customer requirements.

• Programs Coordinate Measuring Machine using Calypso and Polyworks software.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans working procedure.
• Inspects forgings, die blocks and electrodes for compliance to required specifications and tolerance of blueprint.
• Measures dimensions, calculates and checks angles from established reference points. Uses shop formulas to calculate unknown dimensions.
• Determines the extent of discrepancies between print and proof and recommends how adjustments or corrections can be made.
• Maintains record file of all customer approvals.
• Designs basic gauges for inspection purposes.
• Utilizes approved work instructions for gauge calibration and certification for conformance to NIST.
• Performs gauge R&R studies.
• Completes any special customer certification requirements.
• Assist in setup of MPI.
• Perform dock audits as required.
• Utilize thermocouple to evaluate temperatures of billet for correlation studies

Requirements

Must have strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Able to interpret technical drawings

Able to read measuring devices such as calipers, multimeters

Good computer skills

Good communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, mathematics or related field preferred

3 +yrs experience operating CMM