Senior CMM Programmer – Oak Ridge | GD&T & Calypso

Zachary Piper, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a CMM Programmer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to develop and validate CMM programs for precision components. You will interpret drawings, GD&T per ANSI Y14.5, and work with Zeiss Calypso to ensure measurement accuracy.

The role requires 5+ years of CMM programming and includes on-site collaboration with QA teams; DoE Q or Top Secret clearance is required. On-site benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO and sick leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CMM programming and dimensional inspection.
• Hands-on CMM experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoE Q Clearance or Top Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
• Programming and operation experience using Zeiss Calypso and similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and validate CMM programs used to inspect manufactured components and calibrate production tooling.
• Create and implement fixtures and work-holding solutions to support accurate and repeatable measurements.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications to determine inspection requirements and dimensional tolerances.
• Collaborate with quality engineering teams on Gauge R&R studies, process capability assessments, measurement correlations, and root cause corrective action initiatives.
• Identify and resolve issues involving CMM programming, probes, fixtures, and measurement accuracy.
• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance of CMM equipment to maintain reliable operation.
• Monitor equipment performance and calibration to ensure measurement systems meet quality requirements
• Provide guidance and training to technicians and operators on CMM programming, setup, and inspection procedures

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

GD&T knowledge

Zeiss Calypso

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CMM Programmer to support a federal energy program in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming coordinate measuring machines, interpreting technical drawings, and performing dimensional inspections to ensure products meet strict engineering and quality standards.

Responsibilities of the CMM Programmer:

• Develop, update, and validate CMM programs used to inspect manufactured components and calibrate production tooling.
• Create and implement fixtures and work-holding solutions to support accurate and repeatable measurements.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications to determine inspection requirements and dimensional tolerances.
• Collaborate with quality engineering teams on Gauge R&R studies, process capability assessments, measurement correlations, and root cause corrective action initiatives.
• Identify and resolve issues involving CMM programming, probes, fixtures, and measurement accuracy.
• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance of CMM equipment to maintain reliable operation.
• Monitor equipment performance and calibration to ensure measurement systems meet quality requirements
• Provide guidance and training to technicians and operators on CMM programming, setup, and inspection procedures

Qualifications of the CMM Programmer:

• 5+ years of experience in CMM programming and dimensional inspection
• Hands on CMM experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoE Q Clearance or Top Secret clearance
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
• Programming and operation experience using Zeiss Calypso and similar software

Compensation and Benefits for the CMM Programmer:

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000 *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law

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