Job Description
CMM Programmer/Operator Love Aerospace? Looking for a Machine Shop That Has a Great Culture? At Reich Tool & Design , you won’t be stuck running the same production parts every day.
We’re a family-owned job shop specializing in aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced manufacturing work where employees are trusted to solve problems, work on complex parts, and take ownership of their craft.
If you
enjoy variety and a team-oriented environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Our machinists work with advanced equipment including 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC machines, Swiss turning, and Wire EDM in a clean, climate-controlled facility.
Perks & Culture - Monthly summer picnics
- Tacos every other Tuesday during spring & summer
- Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches
- Company-sponsored summer/fall events
- Free coffee & popcorn
- Subsidized vending machines
- Company swag stipend
Benefits - 10 vacation days after 90 days
- Paid holidays including your birthday + floater day
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending & health savings accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Employee assistance program
What You’ll Do Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Necessary: - Program the Zeiss CMM using Calypso software to support first piece, in-process, and final inspection requirements.
- Operate and maintain the Zeiss CMM, Faro arm, vision system, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment, ensuring accuracy and consistent performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate promptly to minimize downtime
- Perform inspection on first piece, in-process, purchased part, incoming materials, and finished products, ensuring conformance to specifications.
- Use hand measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, and similar equipment) to verify part conformance.
- Analyze and interpret blueprints and travelers, including noted specifications and GD&T requirements, to develop CMM programs and determine inspection requirements.
- Complete and proofread required records and paperwork, including AS9102 first article inspection forms, inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance (COCs), damage reports, return reports, and re-work orders.
- Test finished products for paint and plating quality and thickness, dimensions, profile, and appearance.
- Identify and flag nonconformances to the Inspection Supervisor and support root cause investigation as needed.
- Communicate inspection status, program development timelines, delays, and quality concerns to the Inspection Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date CMM programs, inspection records, and documentation.
- Follow established inspection plans and methods; escalate unclear or missing inspection instructions rather than making undocumented judgment calls.
- Participate in in-house calibration of inspection gages and equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and properly care for and store gages, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
- Train and cross-train other quality technicians on CMM programming and operation to build backup coverage and reduce single-person dependency.
- Support process improvement efforts by flagging recurring issues or opportunities to the Inspection Supervisor.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and controls to promote efficient, lean operations, and follow those procedures and controls consistently.
- Able to multi-task across several jobs at varying stages of inspection and programming.
- Able to work overtime when requested to meet the needs of customer timelines.
- Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Recognize, report, and correct errors.
- Support the company's quality policy, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 5S practices, LEAN and world class manufacturing initiatives.
- Commit to the corporate goals, mission, and vision.
- Regular physical attendance is required.
- Travel, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position based on applicable government contract and customer access requirements.
Preferred Requirements/Qualifications: - Formal training or certification in Zeiss CMM operation and Calypso programming.
- Faro arm and vision system programming/operation experience.
- Experience with AS9102 first article inspection forms.
- Prior experience working with aerospace, defense, or medical industries.
- Prior machining or CNC/contract machining operation exposure.
- Experience working in a job shop manufacturing environment.
Post offer drug screen and background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40 per hour based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, equal pay, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Flexible hours