CMM Programmer

Summary:   

Abrasive Form is a world leader in high precision Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) machining. We manufacture turbine blades and vanes for many of the largest gas turbine manufactures and militaries around the world. We use high precision CNC milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and 3 and 5-axis creep feed and CBN grinding. 

The CMM Programmer is responsible for ensuring conformance to established calibration schedules for all tools related to quality measurement.  While doing this task, achieving quality, cost and delivery objectives for assigned projects.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create CMM programs in PC-DMIS and modify existing programs.
• Manage CMM equipment such as styli and replenish stock as necessary.
• Work with Engineering on new product development and with Quality on any quality issues.
• Measure production parts on the CMM as needed.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using a CMM and PC-DMIS.
• 1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production.
• Strong ability to interpret Engineering drawings/ blueprints / GD&T specifications required.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a supportive manufacturing role.
• Familiar with inspection techniques and bench gage equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, drop gages, optical comparators, etc.
• Ability to recognize and identify discrepancies in measuring equipment, parts or inspection equipment
• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints for custom gages.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as business need dictates.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5S standards experience preferred.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing industry.

Physical Demands

Talking, hearing, and using hands to operate calibration equipment and tools.  Must be able to lift parts at least 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 50lbs at or above waist level.  Ability to use a computer is required. Must be able to work on your feet in a manufacturing environment.  Physical ability to do work requiring frequent lifting, twisting, standing, stooping, and bending.

Working Environment

Usual manufacturing environment with temperature fluctuations, noise from and interactions with equipment, and safety standards of PPE and practices required.

The job description listed should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job.  Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.