CMM Programmer - 1st Shift: GD&T & PC-DMIS Expert

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a CMM Programmer for a 1st shift role in Dixon, IL. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and executing CMM programs to inspect components per drawings and customer specs.

You will interpret complex drawings, apply GD&T, set up inspection equipment, and generate inspection records while supporting FAI/PPAP and root-cause analysis with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CMM programming software.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to read complex drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, modify, and maintain CMM programs for dimensional inspection of manufactured components.
• Set up and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines and related inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and 3D CAD models.
• Apply GD&T principles when developing inspection programs and evaluating components.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and other dimensional inspections as required.
• Analyze CMM inspection results and communicate dimensional or quality concerns clearly to suitable personnel.
• Generate, review, and maintain accurate inspection reports and measurement records.
• Troubleshoot CMM programming, setup, probing, and measurement issues.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, capability studies, and related documentation.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

Engineering drawings

PC-DMIS software

Measurement concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a CMM Programmer for a 1st shift role in Dixon, IL. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and executing CMM programs to inspect components per drawings and customer specs.

You will interpret complex drawings, apply GD&T, set up inspection equipment, and generate inspection records while supporting FAI/PPAP and root-cause analysis with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.