Independence Tooling is actively seeking a CMM Operator to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Report to the Independence Tooling Operations Manager.
- Ensure manufactured and purchased parts conform to engineering specifications and drawings using a Hexagon CMM.
- Mark up manufactured parts for finish machining operations as the manufacturing routing requires.
- Provide subassembly personnel with inspection data when adjustments are needed to meet final accuracy requirements.
- Verify that subassemblies meet the accuracy requirements specified by engineering specifications and drawings.
- Create inspection reports from gathered data and process defective work tickets.
- Assist the Quality Manager in creating quality packages, including all deliverable documents for specific jobs/projects (e.g., Cert reports, First-Article Inspections, Inspection Checklists, R studies, or R & R Studies).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a CMM machine and using CMM software for programming and inspection.
- Proficiency with Polyworks (highly preferred) or similar software (e.g., API/Verisurf, PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Background in defense, automotive, or aerospace industries is required
- Willingness to help out in other areas during downtime and support other shop machinery, such as surface grinders and Bridgeports.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays, with adaptability to fluctuating workloads.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or the ability to quickly learn them.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with customers, peers, and subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience working with defense vehicles, focusing on tanks and heavy machinery.
- Experience with Hexagon or Tarus CMM machines.
- Familiarity with building and doweling fixtures.
- Quality experience, particularly with ISO9001 and/or AS9100.
- Experience with CMM or White Light Scanning is a plus.
- Familiarity with FARO Arm is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
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What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management.
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs.
QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
