CMM Programming Technician

Sanmina; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Newark, California is seeking an experienced CMM programmer to join our precision manufacturing team. You will develop, edit, and implement CMM programs using CALYPSO from 3D models and 2D drawings, support engineers and quality leadership, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.

Your background includes Associate Degree and at least four years of CMM programming experience in manufacturing, with proficiency in PC-DMIS and Windows

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with four years of CMM programming experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machine codes.
• Experience with CALYPSO and PC‑DMIS preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; team collaboration essential.

Responsibilities

• Support CNC programming group, engineers, and quality to minimize production stops.
• Provide CMM programming in CALYPSO from 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Set up and prove out programs with guidance from senior programmers.
• Read engineering drawings and verify part tolerances.
• Maintain logs and perform minor maintenance activities.
• Work under direct supervision while developing skills.

Skills

CMM programming

CALYPSO software

Blueprint interpretation

Reading engineering drawings

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Machine code reading

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

PC-DMIS

Windows applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions worldwide.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 16 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous‑non ferrous and other exotic alloys.

Responsibilities

• Work closely at all times and assist the CNC programming group, engineers, quality leadership/inspectors for assigned products, work with available resources (programmers and equipment), ensuring production stops are at an absolute minimum.
• Provide Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming in CALYPSO Software.
• PC DMIS programming experience a plus.
• Must be a self‑starting and highly motivated team player, with the ability to communicate and interact with manufacturing, engineering and quality to provide support at all levels to satisfy our product, quality and on time delivery.
• Develop, edit, and implement existing programs on moderately complex part applications using CALYPSO software from 3D solid-models and 2D drawings as per instructions of senior level CMM programmers.
• Set up and prove out programs to fully prevent crashes and faulty outputs with minimum supervision but possibly with the guidance of a senior programmer and best practice guidelines.
• Perform set up and operate mill, lathe and/or router to machine flat and formed parts to inch and metric specifications.
• Read engineering drawings.
• Communicate issues relating to work orders, programming errors, material shortages or errors.
• Check and inspect parts to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
• Maintain logs or other necessary documents.
• Perform minor maintenance activities.
• Work with direct supervision.
• Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to acquire manufacturing job skills to complete routine tasks as required.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret machine codes and blueprint specifications.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree required.
• 4 years related experience in CMM programming in manufacturing environment.
• Auditing and testing experience.
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases.
• Proficient with software applications applicable to the job.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Salary Range(annual): $80,000 ($38.46/hour) - $98,000 ($47.12/hour). Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.