Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer
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Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Locs St. Marys, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approved Date: 1/9/14

Approved By: Tim Horner, VP of Quality

Job Title: Polyworks CMM Programmer (Leica)

Department: Quality

Summary: Program and operate (CMM) coordinate measuring machines including Leica with scanning technology, and other portable CMMs with use of Polyworks software. Approves the start of production through dimensional measurement of sample parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, qualifies, and maintains CMM programs.
• Inspects and approves first piece at start of production.
• Inspects and approves final inspections prior to delivery.
• Reads blueprints to determine specifications and tolerances for a variety of milled, and fabricated weldments.
• Ensures that containment activities take place when discrepancies are identified.
• Work with Production leads to relay and interpret inspection findings.
• Review and refine data collection requirements according to customer drawings, models, work orders, purchase orders, sketches and PPAP requirements.
• Participates in the corrective action and preventative action processes.
• Participates in Gage R & R Studies.
• Utilizes a wide variety of inspection tools to complete dimensional reports.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work

The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work

The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job

Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Attendance/Dependability

Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety

Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma and three to five years related experience. GD&T experience for print reading. Basic caliper, micrometer, and bore gage knowledge.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.