CMM Programmer

Shape Corp.; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. is seeking a Metrology Programmer to develop, run, and refine CMM programs for metal and plastic parts, fixtures and reports. You will interpret drawings, create data layouts, and support fixture design reviews.

Responsibilities include leading CMM operators in the absence of the lead, training teammates, and contributing to calibration and continuous improvement activities. Prototyping tasks are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CMMs and creating layout reports.
• Ability to train operators and lead in the absence of the CMM lead.
• Support calibration and fixture design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs using Metrologic software to collect data on parts and fixtures.
• Run programs to layout parts and check fixtures on CMM.
• Develop reports to meet customer requirements using layout data.
• Execute Blueprint Reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Troubleshoot existing programs and reports.
• Provide leadership for CMM operators in the absence of the CMM lead.
• Provide training to help Shape associates and customers understand the layout results.
• Assist in calibration and certification of process inspection equipment.
• Develop data collection programs using PolyWorks to collect data on finished parts, sub-assemblies, fixtures.
• Learn and operate Faro Arm.
• Ensure timely completion of layouts and reports.
• Attend gage design meetings to ensure Shape standards are included in fixture design.
• Store data, reports and documents per defined structure and naming convention.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for processes.
• Prototype team assignments as needed.

Skills

GDT interpretation

CMM programming

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Tools

Metrologic software

PolyWorks

Faro Arm

CMM hardware

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing, running and/or modifying programs to layout parts, components, checking fixtures and other objects as requested. The programmer is responsible for providing reports in the format requested and ensuring the accuracy of the data. The programmer is also responsible to support the metrology lab with training, customer interface and checking fixture design reviews.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop programs using Metrologic software to collect data on metal and plastic parts, components and checking fixtures.
• Run programs to layout parts, checking fixtures and other part on CMM.
• Develop reports to meet the customer requirements using layout data.
• Execute Blueprint Reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Troubleshoot existing programs and reports.
• Provide leadership and direction for CMM operators in the absence of the CMM lead.
• Provide training to help Shape associates and customer understand the layout results.
• Assist in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist as needed in the calibration and certification of all process inspection & test equipment.
• Perform Blue & Scribe support.
• Effectively communicate report data to facilitate Shape associates and internal customers understanding of the results.
• Determine and participate in continuous improvement activities for processes
• Develop data collection programs using applicable software (ex. Polyworks) to collect data on finished parts, sub-assemblies, components, and fixtures.
• Learn and operate Faro Arm.
• Ensure timely completion of layouts and reports.
• Support the development of checking fixtures and attend gage design meetings to ensure Shape standards are known and included in the fixture design.
• Store data, reports and documents according defined structure and naming convention.
• Use defined methodology to develop work request priority and schedules.
• Provide detailed, precise and accurate work.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the Leader.

Prototpye Team Assignment

• Complete ER workflow checklist assignments on schedule and to intent.
• Perform various Prototype manufacturing activities (per capabilities) as defined by the Prototype Tech I/II job descriptions when primary Faro activities are not required.