CMM Programmer

WCL Group; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a CMM Programmer to join a manufacturing production environment in Greenville, SC. The role focuses on developing robust CMM strategies and PC-DMIS programs to meet quality and shop floor needs.

Responsibilities include CAD-based inspection planning, model interrogation, and continuous improvement of measurement templates, with on-site work and a 1-year contract term that may extend or convert to full-time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on offline CMM programming with PC-DMIS.
• Experience proving out CMM inspection routines in production.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CMM measurement strategies for parts using CAD models and GD&T.
• Create, maintain, and prove PC-DMIS programs aligned with quality plans.
• Use Siemens NX or similar CAD tools to support CMM programming and dimensional analysis.
• Troubleshoot CMM program, alignment, probe, fixture, and reporting issues.

Skills

CMM Programming

PC-DMIS

GD&T

Model-based inspection

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Siemens NX

Python

C++

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.

LOCATIONGreenville, South Carolina, 29615

COMPENSATION$48 – 55 per hour

SCHEDULEMonday- FridayOnsite, manufacturing production environment

CONTRACT TERM1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW – CMM Programmer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and validate robust CMM measurement strategies for standard to moderately complex parts using CAD models, drawings, datum structures, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and production requirements
• Create, maintain, and prove out PC-DMIS CMM programs that align with Product Quality Plans, inspection standards, and shop execution needs
• Use Siemens NX or similar CAD tools to support CMM programming, model interrogation, inspection planning, and dimensional analysis
• Troubleshoot recurring CMM program, alignment, probe, fixture, report, setup, result, and production-support issues
• Support CMM hardware/software setup, probe qualification, fixture validation, and reliable execution of production inspection processes
• Improve PC-DMIS templates, reports, naming conventions, documentation, controlled software practices, and standard work
• Provide technical support, coaching, and clear communication to operators, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and cross-functional teams
• Lead improvement efforts that strengthen CMM repeatability, usability, cycle time, safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or Machinist Apprentice graduate; or high school diploma/GED with equivalent technical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on offline CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS
• Experience programming, proving out, and validating CMM inspection routines in a production environment
• Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing interpretation, model‑based definition, and dimensional inspection principles
• Ability and willingness to work on site in a manufacturing production environment
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, drawing/model interpretation, dimensional inspection, and measurement strategy development, preferably aligned with ASME Y14.5
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-DMIS, offline CMM programming, program prove‑out, and production support
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD tools, model‑based definition, and model‑based inspection data
• Experience with CMM hardware setup, probe qualification, fixture validation, and measurement system troubleshooting
• Experience with automation, scripting, or workflow optimization using VBA, Python, C++, or similar tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including applied shop math, geometry, and trigonometry used in dimensional inspection and metrology
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing production support, technical problem solving, documentation, training, and continuous improvement work
• Experience supporting dimensional inspection or metrology for heavy‑duty gas turbine, aerospace, energy, or other complex precision components

MUST HAVE

• 3+ years of hands‑on offline CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS
• Experience proving out and validating CMM inspection routines in a production environment
• Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing interpretation, and dimensional inspection principles