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CMM Programmer

TRIGO
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2025
💰 $80,000/yr($70,000/yr$80,000/yr)

About the role

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions has immediate openings for CMM Programmers in Shakopee, MN. Pay starts at $35-40hr and this is a 1st shift position.

Overall Purpose

The Fixed-type CMM Programmer participates in the site inspection function by developing inspection paths for computerized coordinate measuring machines. The Fixed CMM Programmer develops direct-computer control (DCC) programs using customer part specifications in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.

Reports to

Site Supervisor/Site Leads

Responsibilities

(To include but not limited to the following)

Client Relationship & Business Development

  • Act as an impartial third party between the production source and the customer facility to ensure the product meets set criteria.

Operations

  • Determine part inspection requirements from customer's (geometric) blueprint features
  • Create DCC inspection-path programs for fixed-type coordinate measuring machines
  • Administer and/or edit previously created programs
  • Ensure the part-inspection programs are consistent with part number and revision level
  • Qualify and operate fixed-type CMM equipment as required
  • Verify the operator's set-up is suitable, the machine is calibrated and is operational
  • Operate computer programming hardware and software systems
  • Analyze and troubleshoot fixed-type machine set-ups and inspections paths Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Technical

  • Expert-level proficiency developing DCC automated inspection programs, using PC-DMIS operating systems or equivalent
  • Expert-level proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings (blueprints)
  • Expert-level proficiency interpreting geometric dimensioning & tolerance standards
  • Expert-level proficiency navigating MS Windows TM and computer networks
  • Expert-level proficiency in applied mathematics-algebra, geometry and trig
  • I intermediate-level knowledge of surface-plate inspection techniques, measuring tools and gages Demonstrated comfort level interfacing with staff and management, while working in a fast paced environment
  • Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated job diligence, attention to details and solid problem-solving skills

Knowledge, skills, abilities

Hard Skills

 

· Proficiency in English.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· Ability to Coordinate, prioritize and multitask.

· Demonstrated flexibility within a fast-paced, challenging environment.

· Ability to take initiative and recognize needs.

· Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential material.

· Ability lift /move 35 pounds.

· Must have reliable transportation.

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Values & Attitudes

 

Global team spirit

· Team player

· Caring for people

· Open-minded

Excellence

· Reactive

· Resilient to pressure

· Rigorous

Customer focus

· Client oriented

· Reliable & trustworthy

· Flexible

Initiative

· Autonomous

· Innovative

· Daring

Work experience

  • Previous coordinate measuring machine work experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of PC-DMIS is necessary.

EDUCATION Background

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate- or bachelor's degree in a related technical field is preferred Previous work experience in quality-inspection is preferred
  • Previous coordinate measuring machine work experi

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