CMM Programmer - Metrology Technician

Sanmina; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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

• 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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