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CMM PROGRAMMER - MACHINE SHOP
Location: Reno, NV
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour
POSITION OVERVIEW
FLAG Solutions is seeking a CMM Programmer for a confidential manufacturing client. This role inspects precision machined parts and develops CMM programs for new and existing products. PolyWorks is the primary CMM programming software; experience with Modus or PC-DMIS is also applicable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and improve 3-axis and 5-axis inspection programs using PolyWorks.
- Program safe clearance movements around parts and machine components.
- Select suitable probes, styli, fixtures and inspection strategies for geometry and tolerance requirements.
- Perform initial machine setups, program prove-outs and inspection of features beyond manual measuring capabilities.
- Develop CMM part fixtures and clear setup and operating instructions.
- Interpret drawings, GD&T and inspection intent; communicate design intent with engineering.
- Troubleshoot, edit and optimize programs with supervisors and area leads.
- Maintain program archives, operation sheets, production-order documentation and inspection records.
- Standardize CMM processes and support continuous improvement, cleanliness, organization and safe operation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of experience in machining/manufacturing and inspection/metrology.
- Technical certificate or program completion in CNC machining or CNC/CMM programming.
- Proficiency with CMM programming, CAD/CAM software, engineering drawings and GD&T.
- PolyWorks experience preferred; Modus or PC-DMIS experience is applicable.
- Knowledge of probe/stylus selection, fixturing, inspection sequences, material effects on metrology and efficient programming techniques.
- Ability to understand and translate G&M machine code.
- Familiarity with CMM safety, ISO and LEAN manufacturing practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, computer, communication and collaboration skills; adaptability to changing priorities.
CMM EQUIPMENT
- Renishaw 3-axis Equators.
- Renishaw Agility with Revo-2 head (5-axis).
- Wenzel XO with Revo-2 head (5-axis).
- Brown & Sharpe with PH10 head (3-axis).
INSPECTION TOOLS
Basic hand tools; calipers; micrometers; dial and drop indicators; gage pins and blocks; ring and plug gages; height gages; Romer and Faro arms; Fowler Trimos height gages; Mitutoyo toolmaker microscopes; S-T Industries optical comparators.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE AND MACHINE-SHOP EQUIPMENT
Software includes Creo, Esprit, Fusion 360, Modus by Renishaw and PolyWorks.
CNC equipment listed for shop context: Citizen A32, L12, L220, L32 and M32; DMG Mori NTX-1000, NHX-5000 and NZX-2000; Haas CL-1, GM2, TL-15, VF-2SSYT and VF-4SS; Matsuura MAM72-35V and MAM72-52V.
BENEFITS
Client-listed benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation and sick time; disability insurance; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth. Eligibility and details are subject to the employer's benefit plans.
FLAG Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. The client maintains a drug-free workplace.