Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)Programmer Quality Support Technician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Develop, create, and modify Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs for the measurement of complex, multifeatured parts. Analyze production engineering problems or needs and develop software solutions, using the CMM. Work within the parameters of the CMM software for PTM's use with the aim of optimizing efficiency in determining part specification conformance. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Develop and direct CMM software testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation as it relates to part dimensional verification.
•  Confer with CMM software manufacturer, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information & program software for the verification of part dimensions.
•  Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
•  Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis and inspection.
•  Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of production or design process within time and cost constraints.
•  Coordinate software system installation or upgrades and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
•  Train other users to use the CMM equipment; as may be directed from time to time. 

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Attendance Management - Meets company standards in attendance and punctuality. Attends work consistently and on time.
•  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
•  Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
•  Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
•  Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
•  Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
•  Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
•  Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
•  Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
•  Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)

Experience : Three to seven years related experience

Computer Skills Must be proficient with the operation of computers and software systems. Must possess a high degree of aptitude for computer use and software development, design and programming.

Certificates & Licenses

Machine Tools Technology or closely related field of experience and/or study. 

Other Requirements Job Shop manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend or Twist F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)

11-20 lbs N (Not Applicable)

21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective Eyewear and Footwear)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Modern manufacturing facility with modern cubical office environment.