Company Generac Power Systems

Name CMM Programmer

Req # 64548

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

It’s a challenge and an invitation. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to join an industry leader that’s shaping the market and investing in its people, along with new growth and technologies. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. We focus on personal and professional development; encourage learning on the job and being a supportive team member; and hope each day of work brings purpose and pride.

The CMM Programmer is responsible for creating, editing and running coordinate measurement machine (CMM) programs to facilitate the parts inspection process for our internal customers. Additionally, this role drives data collection, reporting and analysis. Additional duties will include training both programmers and CMM Operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Inspect samples
  • Inspect samples per documented specifications
  • Program and operate bridge and portable CMMs (Romer Arm, Faro Arm, etc)
  • Record inspection results
  • Develop inspection procedures to measure engineering requirements
  • Coordinate the flow of inspection samples based on priority
  • Analyze data to determine trends in inspection history
  • Perform inspections using mechanical gauging as required
  • Identification
  • Identify appropriate gauging needed to measure engineering drawing requirements
  • Visually identify inspection sample status
  • Assist in cost reduction opportunities and design change suggestions
  • Addressing Non-Conformance 
  • Identify and contain nonconforming material
  • Create and communicate Nonconforming Material Reports
  • Identify Corrective Action Opportunities
  • Identify and communicate Engineering Change Request (ECR) opportunities
  • Support department initiatives
  • Lead Gauge R&R studies
  • Support employee quality training programs and communications
  • Train lab personnel on programming techniques for the CMM
  • Investigate, document and resolve issues related to the CMM
  • Identify quality improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and design change suggestions
  • Support cross functional team projects

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 1 year experience operating and creating CMM programs
  • 1 year of experience utilizing a variety of mechanical gaging or comparable manufacturing experience


Preferred Qualifications: 
  • PC-DMIS software experience
  • ASQ Quality Certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to train others and modify training to accommodate learning preferences
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret drawing specifications
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret GD&T principles
  • Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills


Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes.  Temperatures can vary from cool to warm depending upon the season. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.  



Great Reasons to work for Generac: 
  • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
  • Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
  • Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
  • Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
  • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 
  • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
  • Product loan and discount programs

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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