Precision CMM Programmer & Metrology Specialist

Ariens Company; Town of Brillion (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Employee Product Purchase Program

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a CMM Programmer at our Brillion, WI location to develop and maintain CMM programs, perform dimensional inspections, and provide high-precision measurement data for production and engineering teams.

You will use PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and Calypso to validate measurements, analyze data, and support first article inspections and product launches. Strong GD&T knowledge and hands-on CMM experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Strong experience programming and operating CMM systems using PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and Calypso.
• Ability to interpret complex GD&T requirements and translate engineering drawings and CAD models into inspection programs and measurement routines.
• Hands-on experience operating coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), FARO arms, laser trackers, and handheld 3D scanning systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Proficient with metrology software platforms and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel for reporting, data analysis, and visualization of measurement results.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical findings to engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM programs using PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and Calypso software.
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMM equipment to verify compliance with drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Analyze inspection results, generate reports, and communicate findings to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support first article inspections and product launch validation.
• Troubleshoot programming and measurement issues, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and measurement system integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to improve inspection methods, fixture design, and measurement strategies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to dimensional nonconformance.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to quality technicians and production teams on measurement and inspection methods.
• Drive continuous improvement in metrology processes, inspection efficiency, and measurement capability.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional analysis

Excel data reporting

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.)

Tools

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Calypso

FARO arms

Laser trackers

Handheld 3D scanners

Job description

AriensCo is seeking a CMM Programmer at our Brillion, WI location to develop and maintain CMM programs, perform dimensional inspections, and provide high-precision measurement data for production and engineering teams.

You will use PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and Calypso to validate measurements, analyze data, and support first article inspections and product launches. Strong GD&T knowledge and hands-on CMM experience are required.