CMM Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The CMM Technician participates in quality improvement teams to identify and solve quality problems, conducts audits of internal and external components and assemblies, identifies discrepancies, and provides feedback/escalation as required. The CMM Technician serves as a technical resource and is responsible for measurement and evaluation of parts, components, and assemblies using various gages and equipment. The CMM Technician assists in follow up for corrective actions when non-conformities are identified and supports manufacturing activities through auditing/monitoring of processes. The CMM Technician helps analyze and solve quality problems from a technical standpoint with a focus on continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Inspects products using CMM and other gages/equipment.

2. Perform Dimensional Layouts for all OEM and Bendix Internal requirements, including but not limited to New Launches, Engineering Changes, Annual Validations and troubleshooting problems.

3. Devise methods to measure part dimensions and program CMM, while validating the corresponding CAD models and blueprints.

4. Create Dimensional Reports and review with Quality/Engineering and customer where defined.

5. Coordinate metrology studies per AIAG MSA guidelines

6. Ensure all Gage and Test Equipment is maintained and in good working order. Support Managing the Calibration System while maintaining current inspection fixture calibration status and annual product dimensional validations.

7. Follows written and/or verbal instructions from Supervisors.

8. Interacts with team members, leads, supervisors, and managers as needed.

9. Tests incoming materials to validate prior to release to production.

10. Corrects for errors in own work.

11. Performs record-keeping duties.

12. Performs minor maintenance of quality lab equipment, as required, keeps machines, and tools in clean and proper operating condition.

13. Supports Plant 5S goals by ensuring assigned area(s) meet 5S targets.

14. Reports recognized defective material and equipment to supervisor.

15. Follows all aspects of Standardized Work Instructions.

16. Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regard to safety, health, and environmental concerns.

17. Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality and safety.

18. Serves as the Primary contact for the Metrology Lab.

19. Verifies and supports gage calibration.

20. Supports scrap review activities for assigned areas.

21. Must be able to adjust work schedule to support coverage as required.

22. Supports all other assigned tasks/duties assigned by Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of high school diploma or GED; Associates degree in a technical field is highly preferred.

Minimum 2-3 years of experience of general CMM experience, within automotive / manufacturing field

Experience with reading blueprints, using calipers, micrometers, torque testers, go / no go gages, etc.

CMM programming experience is required.

At least two years of Quality Technician experience in a manufacturing assembly operation is highly preferred.

At least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Will have the practical knowledge and ability to apply problem solving / basic statistical analysis understanding; train and / or reinforce manufacturing associate skills in the basic fundamentals of drawings, GD&T, Shop Math, and SPC.

Metrology and CMM experience are strongly preferred.

Basic GD&T principles are required.

Experience using different types of gages and understanding calibration requirements is required.

Basic blueprint reading skills are required.

Strong organization skills are required.

Strong math skills are required.

Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.

Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.59 - $22.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bowling Green, KY 42101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Coordinate measuring machine: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location