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Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: CMM Programmer

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Non-Exempt

Grade: Hourly Grade 2

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Quality Manager

Date: 10/22/2025

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The CMM Programmer is a key factory staff member responsible for developing, debugging and optimizing programs and processes that support the Quality department within Kimber Manufacturing. The CMM Programmer will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving quality goals defined and established by upper management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform multiple kinds of set-up, first piece, in-process and final inspections.
• Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition.
• Strong attention to details and problem-solving abilities.

• Troubleshoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Adhere and monitor SOP. 
• Understand/ learn the nature and functionality of the products being inspected.
• Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when product non-conformances are identified.
• Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database.
• Able to work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and ensure part compliance with specifications.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred: 

• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Computer/Software proficiency
• OpenDmis CMM software preferred but not mandatory.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require travel occasionally.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.