CMM Programmer - Metrology Technician

Sanmina; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to inspect machined parts using CMM programming. Responsibilities include developing inspection reports, ensuring compliance with specifications, and assisting operators and engineers. Ideal candidates have an Associate's Degree, a minimum of three years in CNC machining, and expertise in GD&T. This is a full-time role with weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in manufacturing or quality inspection in CNC machining environment.
• Expert knowledge of GD&T required.
• Ability to perform dimensional and visual inspections using precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts using CMM programming.
• Develop inspection reports for new products and first-piece inspections.
• Solve for unknown values using basic shop math.

Skills

CMM operation and programming

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Calibration of inspection tools

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Associates Degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

MCOSMOS

PC-DMIS

Precision instruments

Job description

Overview

MCOSMOS and/or PC-DMIS / Programmer / Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Purpose

This role is primarily responsible for inspecting machined parts with the programmer of a CMM in the Metrology Quality Lab. You will be responsible for selecting the inspection methodologies and verifying acceptance criteria. You will provide assistance to the operators, machinists, and quality engineers for line-side inspection of CNC machined components, as well as first piece inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, and first article inspections.

This position is for the weekday shift

7am to 5:30 Monday - Thursday or 7am to 3:30 Monday - Friday

Nature Of Duties

• Must have experience operating and/or programming CMMs, measures dimensions, using precision instruments, basic inspection tools, micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc., ensure product meets specifications/drawings.
• Ability to calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate calibration records in database.
• Ability to correctly read and interpret engineering drawings and able to perform dimensional & physical inspection of mechanical parts.
• Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to communicate this same knowledge to machinists on interpretation of drawing or engineering specification.
• Must be able to develop inspection reports for new products, first piece, in-process and final inspection of machined features at the completed router operations to ensure conformance to specifications/drawings.
• Report findings to Machinists, Supervisors and Management.
• Solve for unknown values, using knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, or geometry of basic shop math.
• Initiate reject tags, discrepancy reports and inspection reports in accordance with company approved plans & procedures.
• Responds to any Stop Work, On-Hold situation involving quality/process issues.
• Comply to any duties, tasks or projects set forth by Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager
• Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections utilizing precision instruments and tools
• Provide technical as well as non-technical guidance to team members and clients
• Generate inspection reports and spreadsheets for data collection and client specifications
• Coordinate critical equipment management and instrumentation through proper maintenance to ensure quality calibration and maximum performance

Education And Experience

• Associates Degree in manufacturing, machining, Quality Control/Quality Assurance or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years in manufacturing/CNC machining, or equivalent, or experience in quality inspection in a CNC manufacturing environment or related field

Preferred

• CMM Programming: MCOSMOS, PCDIMS
• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Inspector
• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Technician
• Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

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