PRIDGEON & CLAY INC.
CMM Technician 1 (Maintenance)
High school diploma or GED.
Ability and desire to enroll in a Quality Science Associate's program within 6 months of starting work, as well as attending other off-site training classes.
Ability to complete Career Path training and education requirements, including continuous enrollment until program completion within 7 years and an optional six month shift rotation
One to five years' experience in a quality related field or manufacturing environment with knowledge of quality documentation, gage calibration, blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and understanding of gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures
Computer literacy
Ability to lift 75 pounds
An excellent work record, including attendance
(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements).
Essentials Functions:
Standard Work:
Ability to execute and begin training in the creation of robust in-process inspection programs - as assigned.
Ability to restart CMM equipment, calibrate tips, and set reference systems.
Perform or assist with Gage R&R studies OR Capability Studies (on Gage or CMM) and perform hand tool calibrations, troubleshooting and repairing gages as needed.
CMM Software -Operate at basic level: Checkmate, Measuremax, Modus, Mechanical Desktop, PC DMIS, ATOS, ARGUS, SolidWorks (as assigned).
Support Quality Lab Manager/Prototype Manager, Engineers, and Technicians with special projects and studies as required. Backup the other CMM Programmer / Technicians during their absences.
Ability to learn to use basic GD&T concepts and study advanced GD&T concepts.
Set up and run jobs on 3-D printer using SolidWorks and CatalystEX as applicable.
Facilitate and own the scheduling and product flow of parts/jobs/fixtures throughout the lab using visual management tools and applicable record keeping systems, manage storage locations, and fixture gage labels in the gage tracking software as applicable.
Ability to learn and set up a job with a basic understanding of alignment methodologies and coordinate systems, using CAD, GD&T, Inspection Std, and Control Plans, and is able to troubleshoot/run programs and machine, recovering from any measurement errors and, train in adjusting measurement points and probe moves.
Annual certification: Layout of Annual PPAP parts or Annual Gage certification. (As applicable)
Minitab Software: Train in Minitab to perform capability 6 pack and ANOVA Gage R&R. (As applicable)
Layout Documentation: Complete Training to be able to create ballooned prints, inspection standards, Prototype Control Plans, or Gage instructions, as applicable/assigned, and Prepare clearly annotated text and labeled reports for customer /internal submission.
Has ability to generate reports and fill labeled reports with your results.
Be able to assist with problem solving any discrepancies in the part or manufacturing process
Understands P&C quality statement and how it relates to their position
Support launch or prototype teams by attending meetings, completing tasks, and providing feedback as needed.
Demonstrate proficient use and maintenance of quality tools, including micrometer, caliper, ring gage, thread gage, and height gage.
Follow control plans (inspection sheets) to complete first piece, receiving, and/or in-process checks (as applicable). Conduct quality checks per check sheet and quality alerts, including visual inspections.
Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:
Suggest and implement ideas to increase personal and departmental efficiency. Communicate potential cost savings to other Technicians and Team Leaders.
Participate in, and support lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events and problem solving events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste
5S:
Organize and maintain the schedule for cleaning and general maintenance of the CMM's, Gages, and Measurement Equipment by filling out logs of activities, performing necessary PM's as scheduled.
Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
Follow all safety procedures, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Identify potential safety issues and take appropriate action. Ensure environment is free of avoidable risks, and report concerns immediately, taking appropriate action to immediately rectify and resolve.
Organize and maintain personal work area and quality area per 5S standards
Teamwork/Dependability:
When accepting instructions or process information, seek clarification for complete understanding for job independence and elimination of waste.
Provide assistance to suppliers, including on-site visits at their facilities when needed.
Pick up and deliver product to suppliers and customers, as needed.
Organization/Communication/Professionalism:
Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
Exhibit all the attributes of a positive role model (including professionalism, personal integrity, and positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If…Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.