CMM Programmer Night Shift

American Rheinmetall; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Michigan is seeking a skilled CMM inspector to program and operate coordinate measuring machines (Leica, Polyworks, PC-DMIS) and to approve first article and production parts. This role supports dimensional verification and inspection activities in a manufacturing environment.

You will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and work with production to ensure accurate measurements, containment when discrepancies arise, and PPAP-aligned data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3-5 years related experience or equivalent.
• GD&T experience for print reading and interpretation.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers and bore gauges.

Responsibilities

• Develops, qualifies, and maintains CMM programs.
• Inspects and approves first article at start of production.
• Inspects and approves final inspections prior to delivery.
• Reads blueprints to determine specs and tolerances for milled and welded parts.
• Ensures containment actions when discrepancies are found.
• Collaborates with Production leads to relay inspection findings.
• Refines data collection per customer drawings, models, orders, PPAP.
• Participates in corrective and preventive actions.
• Participates in Gage R&R studies.
• Uses various inspection tools to complete dimensional reports.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Metrology basics

Education

High School Diploma and 3-5 years experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauge

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

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Job Summary

Program and operate (CMM) coordinate measuring machines including Leica with scanning technology, and other portable CMM’s with use of Polyworks and PC-DMIS software. Approves the start of production through dimensional measurement of sample parts.

Position Hours

6pm-4:30am

Essential Functions

• Develops, qualifies, and maintains CMM programs.
• Inspects and approves first piece at start of production.
• Inspects and approves final inspections prior to delivery.
• Reads blueprints to determine specifications and tolerances for a variety of milled, and fabricated weldments.
• Ensures that containment activities take place when discrepancies are identified.
• Work with Production leads to relay and interpret inspection findings.
• Review and refine data collection requirements according to customer drawings, models, work orders, purchase orders, sketches and PPAP requirements.
• Participates in the corrective action and preventative action processes.
• Participates in Gage R & R Studies.
• Utilizes a wide variety of inspection tools to complete dimensional reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Punctuality and attendance.
• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education

• High School Diploma and three to five years related experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Three to five years related experience.
• GD&T experience for print reading.
• Basic caliper, micrometer, and bore gage knowledge.

Background Prerequisites

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.