CMM Programmer at Howmet

Wage Range - $32 to $42 depending upon experience

Position Summary

The CMM Programmer is responsible for programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) utilizing PC-DMIS CMM software.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programming Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) & CNC machines for on-machine probing. Candidates will analyze models, and drawings of parts.
2. Create standard work instructions and generate inspection setup sheets to guide the operational steps of the CMM.
3. Follow Quality Procedures for In-Process and Final Parts Inspection Process to ensure verification of specifications and dimensions of all parts prior to shipment (internal or external).
4. Utilize the CMM to qualify the CMM/CNC programs and that parts inspected are dimensionally conforming. May also use surface plate, comparator or other dimensional metrology equipment.
5. Selects measurement protocol and techniques to maximize repeatability and reproducibility of dimensional parameters and measurement error.
6. Identifies out-of-tolerance conditions and reports them via a non-conforming material report (NCMR).
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• A related machine trades certificate/diploma and five years relevant experience, or, ten years relevant experience.

• Must have advanced CMM programming experience with LK & Zeiss CMM's with CAMIO & Calypso software.
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industries is required.
• Experience working in a Machine/job shop environment.
• GD&T certification or experience is required.
• Proficiency with blueprint reading.
• Advanced use of math applicable to machining is preferred.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer

• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally

• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 35 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently

• Travel by air or car occasionally

• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards