CMM Techician

This position reports directly to the Quality Department Leader and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Decostar as described below:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, create, modify and run Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments, particularly Quality, Engineering, and Production and create self driven work schedules to meet all CMM/gauging work order requirements on-time. Sr. CMM Technician Page 2 of 3 03/13/2012 Revision Level: Two
• Create measurement report formats and templates as to make work routines/dimensional layouts efficient during data collection.
• Perform dimensional layouts/inspections and gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies (GR &R) per PPAP launch requirements or Control Plan frequencies using the following precision instruments: Check Fixtures, CMM, taper gauges, micrometers, vernier calipers, scales, etc.
• Prepare/Generate CMM and other dimensional/SPC reports for part trials, PPAP launch submissions, or regular part shipments; articulate in accordance to customer specific requirements and to presentational fit.
• Read, understand and interpret automotive blueprints/CAD drawings, GD&T call-outs and engineering specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, involving gage design approvals & validation process, and customer master-cubing reviews.
• Perform R&R studies on gages and checking fixtures.
• Conduct analysis and technical problem solving with the Engineering Dept., all manufacturing departments, and customers as needed for nonconforming or poor capability data, in efforts to provide input on action plans necessary to resolve & meet compliance.
• Troubleshoot all CMM technical or software issues readily with appropriate hardware or applications services to maintain CMM operational capacity
• Train team members as needed on gauging instructions at both on-site and off-site Decostar locations
• Ensure housekeeping and that all equipment is identified logged and stored in accordance to procedures(s) for measuring and test equipment; utilize electric-hand truck & fork-lift as needed
• Coordinate proper receiving & delivery of all metrology gages when shipped out externally
• Maintain records in accordance to the ISO/TS16949 systems, company procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

• College degree required, minimum requirement is a 2 year technical degree
• Minimum 4 years recent experience with a CMM, layout and measurement equipment, preferably in the automotive industry.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours on a continuous basis.
• This position requires a person to have the ability to stand, walk or climb stairs a minimum of eight (8) hours on a continuous basis.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis and 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Good vision at a close distance as well as color acuity is required.
• Must be capable of performing a full range of repetitive motion for up to eight (8) hours a day

Additional Information

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