CMM Programmer - Metrology Technician

Sanmina

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure product specifications through meticulous inspections in the Metrology Quality Lab. The role involves operating and programming CMMs, generating inspection reports, and providing guidance to teams. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree and three years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, alongside a 401(k). This is a full-time, entry-level position with weekday shifts.

Qualifications

Minimum three years in CNC machining or quality inspection.
Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Maintaining calibration records and generating inspection reports.

Responsibilities

Inspect machined parts using a CMM.
Select inspection methodologies and verify acceptance criteria.
Provide assistance for line-side inspections of CNC machined components.

Skills

CMM operation and programming

Dimensional measurement

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Inspection tools proficiency

Report generation

Education

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing or equivalent

Tools

MCOSMOS software

PC-DMIS software

Job description

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, measuring dimensions, using precision instruments, basic inspection tools, micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc., to 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 to perform dimensional & physical inspection of mechanical parts.
Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and be able to communicate this knowledge to machinists for 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.
Respond to any Stop Work, On-Hold situation involving quality/process issues.
Comply with 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

Associate’s 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