Coordinate Measuring Machine (Cmm) Operator

Summary: The CMM Operator is responsible for running a coordinate measuring machine during a production process. CMM operators essentially turn measurements and instructions into models and often use the machinery as an inspection tool, checking for accuracy during and after production.

This position is located in Alda, NE. Relocation package available.

Essential Job Duties/Functions:

• Maintain the coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
• Test and calibrate equipment
• Precisely measure and program CMM for measurement reports
• Read blueprints and renderings
• Perform layouts to GD&T
• Write or edit programming for new projects
• Perform Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions
• Understand the acceptance/rejection criteria in accordance with customer specifications
• Mount and install tools, attachments and fixtures
• Perform in-process and final inspections
• Document and communicate production issues
• Keep a record of inventory
• Follow safety protocols

Education and/or Experience (include certs or licenses needed):

• At least an Associate's degree in quality engineering or a related field is required.
• A bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical or industrial engineering is preferred.
• M COSMOS experience required.

Competencies:

• Must have superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, evidencing the ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, superiors, peers, customers, etc.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply non-linear reasoning to common problems to arrive with a solution.
• Must demonstrate superior leadership skills indicative of the ability to instill teamwork, delegate effectively, and build collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of business objectives.
• Must have strong organizational skills and a superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities and objectives.
• Must demonstrate the ability to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they become significant problems.
• Must demonstrate creativity and innovation indicative of an ability to identify new approaches, processes and systems to business operations and issues.

Our Company
Throughout the housing industry, Jim Merrick was considered one of the three pioneers in the invention of automated housing machine tools. Starting with the invention of the Window Frame Clamp back in 1960, Merrick Machine Company, under the Triad brand name, has gone on to develop wood wall panel framing, steel stud framing, fastening, sub-component, and stair equipment and machines.

Over 50 years down the road, Merrick Machine Company is under the direction of Jim's grandson, Russ Merrick who oversees six different companies: Merrick Machine Co., Triad Fastener, FuTek Tooling (all in Alda, NE), and Triad Products Co. (Hastings, NE).