Quality CMM Programmer/Metrology Specialist - 2nd shift

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• 20 PTO days per calendar year and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime
• Fresh fruit delivered every Monday!
• Gym reimbursement
• Extremely competitive benefits with significant employer contribution
• Snacks and engagement events
• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development and cross-training across a variety of roles and processes
• A growing company that invests in continuous improvement, training and internal growth
• Temperature controlled manufacturing plant
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The CMM Programmer / Metrology Specialist will be responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to verify dimensional conformance of incoming, in-process, and finished products. This position serves as the primary technical resource for automated inspection programming, dimensional analysis, first article inspections, and advanced measurement systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for dimensional inspection of machined components and assemblies

• Create, maintain, and optimize CMM inspection programs using applicable metrology software

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and document inspection results in accordance with customer and company requirements

• Develop inspection plans and measurement strategies for new products and manufacturing processes

• Verify dimensional conformance of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products

• Generate and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and certification documentation

• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for quality concerns and nonconforming product

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve dimensional and quality-related issues

• Support gauge calibration activities and ensure accuracy of measurement equipment

• Train and support Quality Inspectors/Technicians and production personnel on inspection methods and measurement techniques

• Perform manual inspection activities using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, comparators, and other precision measurement equipment

• Assist with customer and supplier quality concerns, suspect material reviews, and nonconforming material investigations

• Sort/quarantine/label materials

• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support the company's strategic goals and values

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment

• Minimum 2 years of direct Zeiss Calypso CMM programming and operation experience preferred

• Zeiss Calypso Certification level 1 and 2 preferred

• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading required

• Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, or similar preferred

• Experience performing First Article Inspections and dimensional layout inspections

• Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, optical comparators, and CMMs

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment

• Experience supporting machining, CNC manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments preferred

• Ability to work in a fast-paced company environment

• Excellent communication skills (internal/external)