Quality Control Technician - CMM Programmer

Lear Corporation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Quality Control Technician – CMM Programmer. The role focuses on programming Coordinate Measuring Machines, developing quality control plans, and inspecting precision machined parts to ensure conformance to blueprints and process specs.

You will define effective actions to detect quality issues, support production, train operators, and contribute to ISO documentation. Strong reading of blueprints and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Able to perform CMMs and read blueprints with tolerances.
• Inspect precision machined parts across production stages.
• Maintain neat, organized work area and good team relations.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Program CMMs for inspection plans and records.
• Perform inspections at various production stages.
• Audit parts against quality standards and specs.
• Verify conformity and report non-conforming items.
• Support production with quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Train operators on quality practices.
• Verify inspection equipment in-house.

Skills

CMM programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Hexagon CMM

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Quality Control Technician - CMM Programmer

Location: Traverse City, MI, US, 49686

Country/Region: United States

Job Function: Manufacturing

Requisition ID: 50020

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), developing quality control plans, and inspection record sheets. The individual is resposnible for the inspection of precision machined parts by using a variety of precision inspection equipment. The employee will be requried to use this equipment effectively to verify conformance to blueprint and process specification requirements. The role is to define effective and efficient actions allowing to detect and contain quality issues, as well as to correct and prevent them.

Responsibilities

• Program CMM's
• Perform inspections across various stages of production
• Inspect parts and audit products according to quality and process standards. Inspection can be performed through visual, layout, dimensional , or non-destructuve tests.
• Ensure the compliance or report non-confirming parts/procedures
• Provides support to production, identifies problems in manufacturing and assembly process, communicate within the team to provide solutions
• Train operators in the best quality practices
• In-house verification of inspection equipment
• Contribute to improving quality through quality improvement plans
• Assist in the investigation and disposition of non-conforming material
• Assist in gathering data, compiling information, and assisting management in the development of metric and reports
• Maintain inspection reports, first article/final insepction, and ISO documentation

Your Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Able to perform CMMs
• Inspection of precision machined parts including reading blueprints, material, and part specifications, and interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Maintain a working area in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work overtime as required

Bonus If You Have

• Preferred experience with Zeiss or Hexagon

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Location Code: 0079

Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan