Precision CMM Technician – Optical Metrology Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Zygo Corporation, a division of AMETEK, seeks a skilled CMM Technician at our Richmond Extreme Precision Optics site. You will program and operate CMMs to measure high-precision glass components, using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS, and QUINDOS, and verify conformance to drawings and GD&T.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to meet schedules, develop fixturing concepts, and document results.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related industry experience.
• 4 years of CMM programming/operation (Brown & Sharpe, Leitz or Zeiss preferred).
• GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• Strong ability to read 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Solid math and measurement interpretation skills.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, profilometers, and optical comparators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CMM programming to measure components from drawings and models.
• Program and operate multiple CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS, and QUINDOS.
• Verify parts meet geometric tolerances per drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to meet delivery schedules.
• Create and maintain formal inspection documents and results.
• Develop fixturing concepts with the mechanical design team.
• Assist sales with quoting and train others on equipment.

Skills

CMM programming

Reading technical drawings

Math skills

Attention to detail

MS Word & Excel

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or Technical HS

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Zeiss CALYPSO

PC-DMIS

QUINDOS

Brown & Sharpe

Leitz

Job description

Zygo Corporation, a division of AMETEK, seeks a skilled CMM Technician at our Richmond Extreme Precision Optics site. You will program and operate CMMs to measure high-precision glass components, using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS, and QUINDOS, and verify conformance to drawings and GD&T.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to meet schedules, develop fixturing concepts, and document results.