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True Position Technologies LLC

CMM Specialist

True Position Technologies LLC, Valencia, California, us, 91385

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Position Summary

TPT is seeking an experienced

CMM Specialist

to lead the coordinate measurement machine (CMM) activities in accordance with all internal and customer drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. The CMM Specialist will operate and maintain the CMM machines to ensure product conformity through quality inspections, including creating new and updating existing CMM programs, interpreting CMM and inspection results, and resolving discrepancies through collaboration with the quality and engineering teams. The CMM Specialist will support the Quality Manager in maintaining an up-to-date library of CMM programs, reports, and all other support documentation as required by internal, industry and customer procedures. The CMM Specialist will report out on daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to management - including forecasting schedules for critical projects (new or updated CMM programs) - and follow-up on all actions through completion. The CMM Specialist reports to the Quality Manager and supports the company strategic plan, including the company's mission, vision and values.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities Follow safety policies and maintain 5S practices throughout the department; the CMM and inspection areas should be a good example for safety and 5S for the site. Use, operate and program the CMM machines with PC-DMIS software - TPT uses a combination of Hexagon and Brown & Sharpe CMM machines. The output will be all required measurement data into a CMM report that can be easily understood by engineering and quality personnel. Perform all types of surface plate setup inspections, dimensional and layout inspections, and other manual inspections on manufactured parts and fixtures/tooling using industry standard aerospace measurement equipment and gages. The CMM Specialist will be routinely inspecting parts with tolerances between .001 and .0001 inches. The CMM Specialist will have a solid understanding of mechanical metrology, tolerance ratios, technical specifications, mathematical unit conversions, statistical inference, fundamentals of planar and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Perform first article inspections (AS9102) using the CMM machine(s) and/or industry standard aerospace measurement equipment and gages. First article inspections may be for legacy parts with a lapse in production, for new parts that were recently awarded, or for parts where the customer requires additional inspections through contract. Ensure quality and accuracy for all measurements taken and for all work completed. All CMM and inspection outputs should be thoroughly checked for accuracy to ensure the highest level of quality assurance. Understand ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - GD&T) with the ability to apply these fundamentals to engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures. The CMM Specialist must have the ability to collaborate with engineering and quality personnel for any interpretation or troubleshooting. The CMM Specialist will have very strong technical knowledge of GD&T principles and will be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures, mechanical drawings, and engineering rendering including those with GD&T callouts. Interface and coordinate with the integrated product team (IPT - Operations, Materials, Quality and Engineering) to align customer inspection requirements for quality, delivery and cost to ensure

95% on-time delivery, while achieving monthly sales goals. The CMM Specialist shall provide timely status of all CMM-related inspection activities including production inspection, new product development (NPD) inspection, and in-process (first-piece) inspection. Problem identification and resolution must be quickly acted upon for schedule attainment. Train other employees on how to run the CMM machine(s) as an operator. This includes setups, basic troubleshooting, running the CMM programs, obtaining results, and basic interpretation of results. The CMM Specialist will support the Quality Manager for assessing proficiency of potential candidates for CMM operator and active CMM operators in-training. The CMM Specialist will support the Quality Manager in providing basic oversight (technical) for CMM operators. Report progress on inspection activities (work order operations) including completion of "buy-offs" for all production paperwork and within the ERP system (electronically). Adhere to internal and customer deadlines set forth by management, including those requiring both cross-functional team and individual contributor efforts. The CMM Specialist is accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers through clear, concise, and timely communication. Understand and adhere to the company's Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures to ensure product quality is maintained throughout the entirety of the process Education and Experience

At least 5 years of experience programming and operating a CMM machine for complex parts and assemblies - aerospace precision machined components preferred. The CMM Specialist will have the ability to program for parts and assemblies that exceed 3000 dimensions/characteristics. At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility - aerospace and/or production machine shop experience preferred. Very strong attention to detail and accuracy is required for all efforts. At least 10 years of experience reading complex blueprints, technical specifications, and work instructions. Technical Skills

2 or more years of experience using MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. The CMM Specialist must be able to summary results and communicate back to the department and to management. Excellent written and verbal communication required - the CMM Specialist will regularly interface with internal customers using various means of communication. On occasion, the CMM Specialist will interface with external customers to suggest improvements or enhancements, or provide guidance or recommendations to the inspection methodology. Work with little to no supervision - the CMM Specialist must be able to apply inspection fundamentals and industry best practices to achieve results quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Physical Requirements

Able to lift, carry, push, pull, turn/twist, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds frequently. Requires standing frequently and walking/sitting occasionally throughout the day. Physical medium-duty work required. Requires teamwork. Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as required, including extended hours within the week and/or weekends. Flexible schedule is sometimes required.

Hourly Rate- $40.00-$50.00

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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