CMM Operator I

CMM Operator

Responsible for set-up and operation of CMM machine on short and long run jobs to produce precision machined parts to acceptable levels of efficiency and quality. This position helps operators and S/U operators with existing processes and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup CMM machine using proper procedures and equipment to establish and ensure consistent and efficient operation, optimum perishable tooling usage, and acceptable quality levels.
• Operate CMM machine, running new and existing jobs per established processes.
• Work with other CNC personnel in debugging and developing production processes.
• Utilizes a full range of precision tools and special purpose instrumentation such as dial indicators, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines to measure dimensions where tolerances are often exacting and parts are intricate in nature. Performs complex calculations to determine angles, tolerances, dimensions and other specified measurements.
• Establish and perform required inspection duties to maintain acceptable quality levels.
• Works closely with engineering regarding technical issues (i.e. tooling, defining inspection methods, field return analysis, etc) and problem resolution.
• Record Statistical Process Control data as required.
• Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Complete job related paperwork accurately and completely.
• Understand basic Vantage system for time reporting purposes.
• Understand how to use elementary statistical tools for problem identification and analysis.
• Assist other department operators when required or directed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Specifications

This job requires knowledge of CNC machine operations. Job also requires knowledge with use of production gauging, open plate measurement, statistical process control, and blueprint reading/geometrical tolerancing. The incumbent must also process good interpersonal skills to work both with fellow employees and customers, good working knowledge of tooling concepts, machining practices, and troubleshooting/debugging processes.

Education, Training and/or Experience

Two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. On-the-job training is provided as necessary.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Must demonstrate proficiency in trigonometry and geometry. Ability to perform these operations using units of American, metric and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to monitor product visually.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is minimally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, minimal exposure to extreme heat and vibrating machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Quality System Documents Applicable to Position

PGM is a process-driven company that is totally committed to customer satisfaction, evident by performance through the prevention of non-conformances at all stages of our relationship with purchasers of our products.

Accordingly, all employees are empowered to identify problems with system, process or product quality and whenever possible, prevent discrepancies and suggest continuous improvement opportunities.

PGM's mission, vision and value statements are published in the Quality Management System (QMS) Policy Manual and posted throughout the building. The PGM QMS manual details the responsibilities that all employees share in the overall documented quality system.