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CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Ruddington
8 months ago
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A world class, global manufacturing company are seeking a CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector with a good level of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming experience to join the Quality team at their modern manufacturing site in South Nottingham.As a CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector, you will have a dual role whereby you will be performing quality checks to ensure parts and assemblies meet or exceed customer quality requirements as well as using your CMM experience to develop and run new CMM programs.Components are generally being made throughout the day from early morning, so this role will be based on a permanent afternoon shift of 2pm – 10pm (8pm finish on a Friday) so they can be checked and ready for shipment.The role is 70% programming and 30% inspection.Details:c£37k - £42k basic salary (dependant on experience) + 10% Shift PremiumMonday to Thurs  2pm – 10pm, Friday is 8pm finishAnnual Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)25 Days Holidays plus bank holidaysModern, clean facility with access to an onsite gymGlobal well-respected companyKey responsibilities of CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector:Conduct 1st part, in process and final part inspections to ensure accuracy of manufacture and that traceability of documentation is completeConduct various quality tests to conformance to specifications using equipment such as calipers, thickness gauge micrometers, height gauge, hand gauges, manual CMM plus other equipment.Maintain quality records as required by the Quality Management System.Conduct incoming inspections as required by the Quality Management SystemUse and develop CMM programs both on-line and off-lineDesign and develop suitable fixturesReview part drawings and consult with relevant departments using 3D models to construct CMM programsMeasure parts, hardware and moulds to determine dimensional accuracies and submit reports, also complete internal and external Certificate of Conformance where required.Maintain CMM programs and CMM tool inventory to ensure they are accurate and accessible and to the latest drawing revisionsCMM Programmer / Quality Inspector skills required:5+ years of previous inspection and CMM experience (Mitutoyo and MCOSMOS) preferred)Experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred.Ideally aerospace sector experienceExperienced using hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, OGP, Manual CMM etcExperience of reading drawingsIf you have the required skills and qualifications for the CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector role and would relish an exciting challenge, please contact Stuart Cooper directly to discuss the position in further details. Alternatively, please email your CV to Wagstaff Recruitment – building trusted relationships to create great opportunities

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