CMM Technician / Inspector (swing shift)

Santa Clara client seeks CMM Technician for their swing shift (2pm-10:30pm). This is a 2-year contract, $38-44/hr based on relevant experience (this rate includes the night shift differential).

Description:

The CMM Technician is responsible for the programing of Coordinate Measuring Machines
(CMM’s), developing quality control plans, and inspection record sheets. The individual is responsible for
the inspection of precision machined parts by using a variety of precision inspection equipment. The
employee will be required to use this equipment effectively to verify conformance to blueprint and process
specification requirements. The role is to define effective and efficient actions allowing to detect and
contain quality issues, as well as to correct and prevent them.

• Program CMM’s (Preferred experience with Zeiss Calypso)
• Perform inspections across various stages of production.
• Inspect parts and audit products according to quality and process standards. Inspection can be performed through visual, layout, dimensional, or non-destructive tests.
• Ensure the compliance or report non-conforming parts/procedures.
• Provides support to production, identifies problems in manufacturing & assembly process, communicate within the team
• to provide solutions.
• Train operators in the best quality practices.
• In-house verification of inspection equipment.
• Contribute to improving quality through quality improvement plans.
• Assist in the investigation and disposition of Non-conforming material.
• Assist in gathering data, compiling information, and assisting management in the development of
• metrics and reports.
• Maintain inspection reports, First Article / Final Inspections, and ISO documentation

Requirements:

• Able to program CMM’s (Preferred experience with Zeiss Calypso)
• Inspection of precision machined parts including reading blueprints, material, and part specifications, and interpreting GD&T geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Willing to work overtime as required
• 7 years’ experience in a mechanical assembly role for optical products.
• Experience working on (NPI) new product introduction programs
• Able to assist to help develop optical assembly process with feedback to engineers
• Experience with laser test and alignment systems.
• Experience operating optical test systems.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic optics technology
• Can understand and follow written and verbal work instructions and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Intermediate mathematical skills including use of basic math and geometry.
• Adequate visual acuity to preform visual inspection of optical surfaces i.e. color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Excellent manual dexterity and very good hand to eye coordination
• Computer skills for basic MS Office software required, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Good to have:

• GD&T Experience and or certification
• Experience creating non-conformance reports
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Zeiss Calypso programming