CMM Programmer - Precision Metrology Expert

AMETEK, Inc.; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a skilled CMM Technician for the Richmond Extreme Precision Optics site to program and operate high‑precision measuring equipment. You will program CMMs and verify parts against GD&T, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to meet schedules.

Required are 5 years of related experience, a technical diploma or higher, and strong math and CAD skills. You will work with CALYPSO, PC‑DMIS, and QUINDOS in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, technical or associate degree preferred.
• 5 years related industry experience.
• 4 years programming and operating CMMs; familiarity with CALYPSO/PC-DMIS/QUINDOS is a plus.
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME/ANSI Y14.5.
• Ability to read drawings and work with 3D CAD models with precision.
• Experience with dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, profilometers.
• Commitment to safety and lean manufacturing practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; capable of multitasking with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for and execute detailed CMM programming to measure components from drawings and solid models.
• Program and operate multiple CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS, and QUINDOS software.
• Program CMMs online and offline using solid models (STEP, Parasolid).
• Verify parts are within geometric tolerances and compliant with drawings.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to meet delivery schedules.
• Assist in continuous improvement of procedures for efficiency.
• Create, document, and maintain inspection procedures and results.
• Develop fixturing concepts with mechanical design for implementation.
• Support sales with quotes as needed and assist training of others.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Reading drawings

3D CAD models

MS Excel

Lean manufacturing

Training others

MS Word

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Zeiss CALYPSO

PC-DMIS

QUINDOS

Brown & Sharpe

Leitz

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a skilled CMM Technician for the Richmond Extreme Precision Optics site to program and operate high‑precision measuring equipment. You will program CMMs and verify parts against GD&T, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to meet schedules.

Required are 5 years of related experience, a technical diploma or higher, and strong math and CAD skills. You will work with CALYPSO, PC‑DMIS, and QUINDOS in a safety‑driven environment.