Senior Metrologist/ CMM Programmer

Vaco is hiring a Senior Metrologist/ CMM Programmer in Hollywood, FL.

ROLE:

The Senior CMM Programmer/ Metrology Technician is primarily responsible for assisting Project Engineers with reverse engineering, production support, and development of inspection plans. Will create inspection programs for CMM using PC-DMIS and perform first-article inspection of assigned components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming, validation and operation of all metrology equipment, including CMM, Video Measure Machine, Optical/laser Scanners, Form Tracer and Layout.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop reverse engineering dimensional data and provide feedback on dimensioning of engineering drawings.
• Provide technical assistance to inspection as necessary.
• Assist with supplier dimensional correlation issues.
• Advise on selection and application of inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform job duties with no supervision.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required.
• Associates or Bachelors preferred with formal training in CMM programming and GD&T preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years related work experience required.
• Layout inspection experience required.
• Ability to validate all inspection methods.
• Detailed working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and drawing interpretation required.
• Experience with PC-DMIS CMM inspection software is required.
• Solidworks or other 3D CAD experience desired.
• Strong work ethic (flexibility to work occasional long hours).
• Must have a high attention for detail and accuracy.
• Must work well with others and be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
• Assist all departments with challenging inspection methodologies.
• Training in Geomagic and experience with optical (blue light or equiv.) scanner technology highly preferred.
• Practiced in self-verification/validation of methods and measurements.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:

• Language: English, ability to read, analyze, and interpret general relevant periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, associates, customers, and the general public.
• Computer Skills: MS Office including Excel, 3D CAD experience (Pro-E, Solidworks, etc.), PC DMIS.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.