A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Specialist specializes in the use of CMMs that measure an object's physical geometrical characteristics as part of the manufacturing process.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Presrite Corporation is a leading closed-die forging manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience engineering precision-forged components. Operating multiple forge plants across Northeast Ohio equipped with advanced presses, in-house tooling, and sophisticated metallurgical and engineering capabilities, Presrite partners with customers across the off-highway, automotive, agriculture, energy, military & defense, and material handling industries. The company is known for its near-net forging expertise and its commitment to delivering innovative, value-added solutions that reduce customer costs and improve performance.
JOB SUMMARY
To perform precision CMM and manual layout inspection of forging dies, tooling, templates, and forgings; to verify conformance to blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications; to perform capability, SPC, and hardness evaluations; and to document and communicate results to internal and external customers and other parties within the forging manufacturing plant.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
(not all inclusive) Operate CMMs and prepare CMM programs for die, tooling, and forging inspections; perform preventative maintenance on CMM equipment and gear/metrology lab instruments. Perform in-process inspections, first-piece/first-article production tryouts, and final audits on forgings, dies, and machined parts. Perform capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and SPC studies per company and customer specifications. Perform gage calibrations and Gage R&R studies; use, understand, and maintain gaging through the plant's gage tracking system. Perform precision layouts of dies, templates, tooling, and forgings using CMM and manual layout techniques, applying GD&T per
ASME Y14.5.
Perform hardness evaluations on forgings and dies using Brinell, Rockwell, or other applicable hardness testing equipment. Document nonconformances identified during layout and inspection activities and support root cause analysis and corrective action (e.g., NCR/CAR, 8D, 5-Why). Enter and maintain layout, CMM, and inspection data in the plant's ERP/MES and SPC data collection systems; communicate results effectively with production, engineering, quality, and customers. Support internal and customer quality audits (ISO 9001/IATF 16949/AS9100) and maintain audit-ready CMM, layout, and calibration records; work with minimal supervision. Maintain and safely use lab equipment and lifting devices; comply with all safety, PPE, and physical requirements, including safe lifting of up to 50 lbs.; understand and apply the plant Quality Policy and its relationship to customer requirements; perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of CMM operation and programming. Basic preventative maintenance skills for metrology equipment. General inspection knowledge. Familiarity with FAI/first-article documentation requirements. Basic knowledge of math, geometry, and trigonometry. Working knowledge of SPC and process capability methodology. Knowledge of gage calibration principles and Gage R&R methodology. Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings. Knowledge of
ASME/ANSI Y14.5
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Knowledge of hardness testing methods and equipment. Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodology. Computer skills - Word, Excel, Windows, ERP/MES, and SPC software. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred:
Working knowledge of applicable quality management system standard(s). CMM or inspection experience. Sound recordkeeping practices. Knowledge of lab equipment and lifting devices. Ability to safely and correctly lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of the plant Quality Policy.