Lead CMM Technician

Job Description

Job Summary: 
The Dimensional Laboratory Lead CMM Technician will develop programs and inspect components and assemblies using CMM equipment, existing programs and fixtures and will be the lead to create new programs. They will perform open set-up inspections, read blueprints and/or technical drawings to establish a coordinate system using the CMM to inspect required dimensions. The Lead CMM Technician will use GD&T and produce accurate results during all inspection processes.  The Lead CMM Technician will be proficient in the ZF MRY calibration system and be able to generate lists of gages due for calibration and schedule calibration events. The Lead CMM Technician will lead independently and will be fully cross trained in the metallurgical and dimensional labs. This person will train and develop others in areas of responsibility.

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Job Duties/ Responsibilities: 
    Perform technical layouts of components and assemblies utilizing existing CMM programs, fixtures, and set-ups.
    Create CMM programs as needed for new projects, this includes developing fixtures and ordering tooling as applicable for new and existing projects.
    Perform open set-up manual checks using CMM equipment and simple program routines.
    Perform technical layouts utilizing height gages, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks and common hard gages in a lab environment.  
    Lead independently and teach/train/mentor others.
    Utilize knowledge to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
    Fully trained in the Metallurgical Lab. 
    Demonstrate proficiency in the programming of plant CMM’s and on all lab equipment. This includes trouble shooting concerns with vendors and recovering machine down time events.
    Utilize electronic work request system to access jobs, inspection requirements, requestor information and upload CMM reports. (Prioritize as applicable)
    Discuss measurement results with customers and suppliers in professional way level to articulate measurement discrepancies and concerns regarding layout data.
    Act as subject matter expert to communicate logic and reasoning behind measurement methodologies. 
    Review existing programs for optimization and accuracy.
    Identify gaps and training needs for other technicians in regards to measurement system accuracy and optimization
    Use Microsoft Excel, Word and related software to enter/track spreadsheet data.
    Work without direct supervision to perform layout requests as specified in work request system.
    Maintain 5s standards of equipment, lab, and workstation.
    Work overtime during the week and on weekends as required.
    Cover off-shifts during vacations and other times when personnel are off roll.
    Maintain a cooperative and customer focused working attitude.
    Prioritize work according to work order system as well as Supervisor direction.
    Maintain gage calibration system, schedule calibrations, and enter data into gage calibration system. 
    Develop and maintain calibration SWI’s and CMM program SWI’s as applicable.
    Utilize provided tools and inspection equipment - no personal tools will be used.
    Correctly program Klingenberg analytical gear inspection machines for spline, shaft, and gear applications.
    Operate safely in a manufacturing environment and follow and model all safety rules.
    Wear proper attire, footwear, and all required PPE.
    Provide job status and other related current requirements for calibrations due, lay out and equipment status to oncoming shift CMM Technician.
    Responsible for all other duties as may be assigned.
 

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Essential Skills and Experience:        
    High School diploma required plus minimum of 10 years related quality/inspection experience. 
    8+ years of CMM programming experience.
    Proficient in all supporting lab equipment and hard gauges (Knowledge of the technical use of other lab inspection equipment will also be required including optical comparator, surface tracing equipment, roundness testing equipment, torque wrench calibration equipment and all other lab inspection equipment). 
    Able to utilize mathematical skills to perform shop-level calculations. 
    Effective communication person-to-person and through electronic means such as email 
    Proficient in GD&T and metrology principles.
    Proficient in gage calibration system and maintenance of calibration status of all gages.
    CMM programming certifications. (Including Calypso basic through advanced, with expectations of completing “Expert” level Calypso training)
 

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Preferred Skills and Experience:
    Some college preferred.
 

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Physical Requirements of Position:
Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell.  The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Vision correctable to 20/20 is required.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to an engineering lab atmosphere with some office exposure.  The engineering lab includes a machine shop, where the associate is exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and moderate to high noise levels, both requiring the use of protective equipment in order to ensure the safety of the associate.