Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

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$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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CMM Programmer | Direct Hire| $/hr. or $60-90K/yr. based on qualifications and experience| Grand Rapids, MI | Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

If you’re looking for a permanent CMM Programmer role, look no further! Kelly, in partnership with a large manufacturing organization, is looking for CMM Programmer in Grand Rapids, MI!

This is a direct hire CMM Programmer position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – available 1st of the month following hire
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options available
• Life Insurance, short and long-term disability
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• 401(K) with a 50% match up to the first 6%
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

• Develop, optimize, and validate Zeiss Calypso CMM programs, maintaining comprehensive process documentation.
• Serve as the technical expert in advanced inspection plans, GD&T interpretation, and measurement methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve shop floor issues and meet customer requirements.
• Lead and support standardization, best practices, and lean improvements in measurement and programming.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, programming, and measurement discrepancies, contributing to fixture and work-holding design.
• Participate in measurement planning and First Article Inspections (AS9102) for new product development.
• Train and mentor staff on CMM operations, programming, and advanced inspection techniques.
• Represent the department during audits and ensure compliance with company protocols and procedures.

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a closely related technical field preferred, or a comparable mix of education and relevant experience.
• Over ten years of proven hands-on experience programming and inspecting with CMM technology in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced proficiency with Zeiss Calypso software for CMM operation (essential qualification).
• Competency using various CAD platforms (such as Camworks, Mastercam, or similar).
• Strong background in interpreting blueprints and GD&T, aligned with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Skilled in using high-precision measurement devices—micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, optical comparators, and height tools.
• Familiarity with designing fixtures, tooling, and effective part-holding methods, and inspection preparations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills—oral and written
• Experienced in coaching and developing others.
• Authorized to manage regulated materials and information in compliance with ITAR rules.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Engineering and Quality Assurance

Industries:
Manufacturing

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