CMM Programmer

CMM Programmer at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions summary:

The CMM Programmer is responsible for writing and maintaining programs for Coordinate Measuring Machines and performing detailed quality inspections to ensure product specifications are met. They collaborate closely with engineers and production staff to identify and resolve quality issues and improve inspection procedures. The role requires experience with GD&T, metrology tools, and quality management systems, and involves hands-on testing and documentation throughout production stages.

ABOUT US

Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career.

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The CMM Programmer provides quality support to engineering and production through advanced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and inspection. Works effectively with engineers, inspectors, supervisors and production personnel to resolve quality issues, achieve team objectives and promote quality principles.

• Writes and maintains CMM programs based on customer and company specifications.
• Troubleshoots and contacts outside technical support services for CMM software as needed.
• Assists engineers with qualification and validation of new or changed tooling or parts.
• Prepares detailed inspection documentation such as written descriptions of inspection results including deviations from engineering specifications.
• Writes, updates and improves quality procedures as required.
• Performs testing and inspection at various stages of production, visual and dimensional inspection
• Ensures customer specifications and quality standards are met
• Tests and inspects at various product stages during production for defects, such as scratches, burrs, surface finish, and dimensional variances. Notifies Leads and other parties of production issues and assists with identifying and correcting problems in a timely manner
• Trains personnel and instructs and provides direction to other employees on most efficient use of equipment
• Quarantines non-conforming parts
• Completes necessary paperwork to fulfill customer requirements and quality requirements, e.g. recording test data, recording quantities inspected

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates (Preferred)
• High School Or Equivalent (Required)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ Years of experience in quality inspection (Required)
• 3+ Years of Experience Operating/Programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Other Inspection Methodologies (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Programming - Basic Knowledge
• GD&T - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
• Quality Management - Working Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management) - Basic Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company

• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

• Comprehensive benefit package

• Ability to work in an organization that values:

• • Integrity First: We do the right thing

  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid

  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.

Keywords:

CMM programming, coordinate measuring machine, quality inspection, GD&T, metrology, ISO 9001, dimensional inspection, manufacturing quality control, orthopedic instruments, precision measurement