Quality Lab Technician/CMM Programmer-2

The Coordinate Measuring Machine, (CMM) Programmer supports measuring needs and is a technical resource for lab staff and lab customers. Develops tests, programs, and inspection processes and assists with cross-training of lab staff. Coordinates integration of new measurement equipment into normal lab use. Performs measurements of products at various stages of production and compiles and evaluates statistical data to drive appropriate actions with the following accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties:

• Serve as technical resource for lab staff and internal customers and lead the development of new CMM programs and measurement practices for new lab equipment.
• Expert CMM programmer skills with ability to develop and write CMM programs using multiple software & applications for PPAP, FPPA, Engineering Projects, etc.
• Create CMM programs for all new parts and update old programs as new requirements are identified
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and validate CMM equipment for the Seneca Plant.
• Serve as troubleshooting resource for all plant CMM and advanced measurement equipment
• Coordination of needed CMM repair and support from outside vendors, and coordinate calibration of CMM equipment.  Ensure all CMM machines are calibrated, and all tips and tools are calibrated at designated frequency and machine certification is up to date
• Assist Quality Engineers, Supervisor and Quality Manager in the continuous improvement of the CMM support service.
• Work with Engineering on special projects related to tooling fixtures and gauges while ensuring all set-ups and programs are accurate.
• Leads activities to integrate new measurement equipment into normal lab operations.
• Supports creation of work instructions for new and existing measurement equipment
• Serve as trainer and support cross-training of lab staff for CMM operation.
• Support GR&R and MSA activities as required.
• Maintain all quality standards and adhere to current quality control policies, leading lab compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Lead 5S activities required for maintaining a World Class Metrology Lab
• Understand and adhere to current health, safety and environmental policies
• Assist others to understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.
• Perform all lab processes such as daily dimensional verifications.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to establish correct inspection criteria following best practices.  Mastery of GD&T and blueprint reading; ASME Y 14.5
• Applies advanced knowledge of GD&T and Metrology principles to program CMM’s/vision systems to ensure products meet specifications and drawings
• Perform layouts and create bubble prints using High QA software
• Operate technical inspection equipment such as CMM, Gleason Gear Analyzer, Vision Machine, CMM, Contour Tracer, Surface Analyzer, Roundness Tester, Optical Contour, etc.  Use handheld gauges (i.e. micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Support all Lab processes such as PPAP, dimensional verifications, new product launch, receiving inspection and non-conforming material investigations.
• Other duties as assigned by Quality Lab Leadership

Safety, Health and Physical Requirements:

• Stand for extended periods of time.  
• Strong mechanical aptitude desired.

• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs repetitively.
• Walking long distances over extended periods and occasionally climb steps.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals.
• Repetitive motion activities including but not limited to box cutting, standing, lifting, loading/unloading carts.
• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Safety Initiative and high sense of urgency Judgement/Decision Making Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills Internal/external Customer Service Orientation Attention to detail and accuracy of work Attendance

Education: 
High