CMM Technician

Optimim; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA or PPO)

Tuition reimbursement

401k with generous employer match

PTO

Job summary

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, seeks an experienced CMM Technician to support high-volume production of small, precision metal components by creating, qualifying, and implementing measurement processes. You will also provide support for engineering development and manufacturing.

Essential duties include reviewing designs to select effective measurement methods, developing and validating CMM programs, and performing First Article Inspections, GR&R, and capability studies.

Qualifications

• AA degree in a technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years as MCC Tech in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in programming and operating CMMs (OPG, Zeiss, Mitutoyo) using Zone3, PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), blueprint reading, and dimensional metrology.
• Experience with gage R&R studies.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
• Ability to wear PPE including bump cap and safety footwear.
• US Person status required per ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Review new product designs and recommend measurement processes using a variety of tools.
• Create measurement processes for new designs and validate accuracy and repeatability.
• Complete new product qualification activities including First Article Inspection, GR&R, and capability studies.
• Support production and QA to move production efficiently and improve measurement procedures.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Dimensional metrology

Blueprint reading

Gage R&R studies

Education

AA degree in technical field

Tools

Zeiss

Mitutoyo

OPG

Zone3

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding (MIM) technology to create high performing small precision metal components to almost any level of complexity and at virtually any volume. Learn more about the MIM process here: https://www.optimim.com/

We are seeking an experienced CMM Technician to support high-volume production of small, injection molded metal components by creating, qualifying, and implementing measurement processes. You will also provide support for engineering development and manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review new product designs and recommend the best measurement processes. This will include a variety of tools including simple hand tools, custom fixtures, visual inspection systems and CMMs.
• Create the measurement processes for these new designs, then carefully evaluate them to ensure that they are accurate, repeatable and practical for use in a production environment.
• Complete new product qualification activity, including First Article Inspection, GR&R, and capability studies.
• Support production and QA activities to move production efficiently and disposition problem material effectively. This includes troubleshooting CMM programs, helping to disposition material, and continuously improving measurement procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• AA degree in technical field (such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology) preferred
• 3-5 years as a MCC Tech in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in programming and operating CMMs (OPG, Zeiss, Mitutoyo) using software such as Zone3, PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), blueprint reading, and dimensional metrology.
• Experience with gage R&R studies.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).li>
  • Ability to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety-toed shoes.
  • Experience with molded metal components a plus.
  • Employees must be a US Person as defined by ITAR.

  BENEFITS

  • Benefits: Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, Rx, dental, vision, long term disability, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, transit pass gift card program, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with generous employer match.
  • PTO: 40 hours of Sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of (designated) holiday pay. Five weeks total.

  OptiMIM promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.