Zeiss Cmm Programmer

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Company Name: Acme Industries
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: QA
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted provider of high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more.

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Immediate benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.

We are seeking an experienced Zeiss CMM Programmer to support our aerospace and defense machining operations. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining CMM inspection programs for high-precision components manufactured from complex castings and forgings. The position collaborates closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and full compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

• Program and optimize Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software.
• Interpret 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T to create effective measurement strategies.
• Lead and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
• Generate and analyze detailed dimensional reports using Calypso and reporting tools such as PiWeb/QDAS/QC-CALC.
• Support dimensional troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and validate inspection programs for repeatability, accuracy, and process stability.
• Conduct and support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality inspections through improved capability.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+years of experience programming CMMs (Zeiss preferred) in an aerospace or precision machining environment.
• Expert-level understanding of Calypso software, GD&T, and AS9102 documentation.
• Experience inspecting machined castings and forgings to tight tolerances.
• Strong ability to interpret complex CAD data (Solid Works, STP, IGES)
• Proven teamwork and effective communication skills across Quality, Engineering, and Production.

• Immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance.
• FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clean, and safe manufacturing facility.
• Weekly paychecks.
• 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate).

Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top-notch OEMs. In business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize the supply chain and provide technical support for machined parts, assemblies, and components.

Acme's team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge.

We love to see our employees' smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways, raffles, company treats, special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our awesome team!

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