CMM Programmer

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For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense, it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: [ Federal Equipment Company (FEC):

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier of marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing.

Position Title: CMM Programmer

Reports To: Quality Supervisor

Position Summary:

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a CMM Programmer III. This role will be producing inspections of machined/fabricated parts by programming, setting up, and operating coordinate measuring machine (CMM); maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Program and operate CMM to effectively measure products to meet customer specifications.
• Program and operate other equipment to effectively measure products to meet customer specifications. (Training provided as needed)
• Prepare reports to describe inspection results and prepare documents
• Ensure that the CMM is kept clean, and calibration verified
• Develop CMM programs using various software
• Utilize precision measurement (“hand” inspection) tools as needed for quality checks
• Administer and/or edit previously created CMM programs to ensure that the part inspection programs are consistent with part number and revision level
• Analyze and troubleshoot machine set-ups and inspections paths
• Communicate with Quality Manager and/or plant supervision noted deviations of tolerance and quality
• Follow all company policies and procedures as applicable to position
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Understand and follow health, safety, security, and environmental practices
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma; Engineering or Technical Bachelor of Science preferred
• At least 4 years of related manufacturing experience
• Experience with PC-DMIS (CAM2 a plus)
• CAD/Solidworks preferred
• Ability to use measuring instruments, (digital AND dial/analog - micrometers, calipers) test sets, and gauging equipment (FARO Arm and Tracker a plus)
• Ability to read customer drawings and specifications, including GD&T
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dimensions, tolerance, etc.
• Ability to operate Windows based computers and working knowledge of typical office programs – i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled