CMM Inspector

Summary: Inspects machined, fabricated or welded parts, precision assemblies and tools by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Determines nominal dimensions, deviations, out of tolerance conditions and sequence of inspection points, exercising ingenuity and originality to minimize setup and machine time.
• Evaluates specifications, tool drawings, analyzes engineering prints, sketches and all other referenced data.
• Devises and formulates machine commands, instructions and codes that determine an inspection sequencing of computerized coordinate measuring machines where it is required to exercise a complete knowledge of inspection practices.
• Applies company and customer specifications as well as knowledge of sheet metal and machine shop practice.
• Determines and defines axis and part locations to inspect all necessary dimensions.
• Inputs machine control media, commands or instructions by operating of terminals, input devices or other control systems.
• Operates computer coordinate measuring machine to measure critical dimensions and coordinate dimensions to exacting tolerances.
• Monitors machine while in automatic operation for conformance to machine instructions/commands and records measurement readings.
• Compares recorded measurements to blueprint dimensions and tolerances and notifies specified persons of discrepancies.
• Determines reference points by making surface table layout, performs manual and computer-aided trigonometric and mathematical calculations and trial machine measurements.
• Coordinates and recommends changes in design, tooling and planning operations sequences to engineering, inspection, tooling and supervisory personnel.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Communication Skills - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.  Keeps work area clean, organized and free of clutter in order to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Individual must have the ability to work with coordinate measuring machine MITUTOYO 1010 and GEO PAC 3000 software.  Must be proficient will all applicable inspection tools and gages used for dimensional inspection and layout.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as CMM Inspector required
• Other inspection experience helpful. Must have knowledge of GEO PAC 3000 and CAD design software.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, drawings, work orders, safety rules. 
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

MATERIALS WORKED WITH: 

• Various types of metals.          

TOOLS USED: 

• Machinist’s hand tools, scales, precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, surface and depth gauges, micrometers, calipers, protractors, go-no-go gauges, etc.                        

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Assembly jig fixtures