CMM Operator

Exhall

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Main purpose

To assist management in the promotion, implementation and maintenance of product Quality standards, by thoroughly examining components from suppliers and internal manufacturing.
Ensure that appropriate action(s) are implemented and raising the necessary documentation for non-conforming parts.
To support inspection activities throughout the metrology and business manufacturing scope.

Description of duties
Capable of carrying out inspection duties using inspection equipment including CMM (Coordinate-Measuring Machine) in required areas covered by the Quality Department to ensure that material received into and manufactured by the Company meet the required specifications.
Provide inspection support for quality tasks, including investigation and validation.
Provide technical inspection support for business functions, including customer FAI, NPI and testing.
Interpretation of simple and complex technical drawings including GD&T symbols and meanings, and compressive understanding of measurement methods to perform relevant inspection.
Strict adherence to Health & Safety requirements.
Ensures that the equipment used in the execution of the inspection is handled correctly, is properly calibrated where appropriate, and is stored after use in the designated storage area
Compiles reports (e.g. batch release reports, FAI’s, ISIR’s) for internal use as well as for customers.
Create inspection processes and instructions for undocumented inspection activities, using flow chart, visual and/or written guides. Ability to ‘walk the process’ and verify process steps.
Completes component sub-contract booking and transaction paperwork, management of batch route cards for traceability purposes.
Additional job duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience
Being familiar with function and operation of CMM (QCT - Quantum), programming/input from CAD & other metrology measurement / gauging instruments.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, technical specifications and technical assembly, welding and component drawings.
Strong understanding of GD&T, ability to interpret complex geometry and execution of relevant measurement techniques.
Providing a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude to help deliver the best results in sometime demanding conditions.
Candidate must have the ability to manage their own workload, including the expectations of their respective area ensuring part batch release and manufacturing delays are kept to a minimum.
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, CMM Software), reports writing.
Flexible approach with ability to accept priority change as and when required

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