CMM Programmer

Who We Are

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions and engineered structures serving Defense Aerospace HVAC Power Electronics and medical markets. Our Anaheim facility supports high-precision composite manufacturing programs for commercial and government customers driven by a commitment to quality innovation and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing maintaining and executing CMM inspection programs used to inspect materials tooling and manufactured parts for compliance with engineering drawings and quality requirements. This includes inspection of parts fixtures jigs cutting tools drills taps and related components using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) surface table layouts bench setups and specialized gauges.

This role is responsible for complete part setup and layout establishing inspection starting points when required and determining part acceptability. The CMM Programmer must accurately document and report inspection results in accordance with Quality Assurance procedures. A strong understanding of mechanical drawings GD&T and close-tolerance inspection is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop maintain and execute CMM inspection programs to support dimensional verification of manufactured parts
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection using CMM and conventional inspection equipment
• Program set up and inspect parts using Zeiss DB Series CMM and Calypso software
• Conduct surface table layouts and utilize precision inspection tools
• Interpret mechanical drawings including GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
• Work to close tolerances blueprints specifications and special instructions
• Prepare and complete inspection documentation including First Article Reports (AS9102)
• Apply statistical quality control methods and comply with ISO9000 and AS9100 standards
• Support model-based inspection requirements
• Utilize FARO laser tracking equipment as required
• Manage multiple projects and inspection priorities

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with modern CMM equipment and programming
• Familiarity with Zeiss DB Series CMM and Calypso software
• Proficiency with inspection tools including micrometers calipers depth gauges and related equipment
• Advanced shop mathematics skills
• Knowledge of statistical quality control and applicable MIL-Specs
• Thorough understanding of ISO9000 and AS9100 quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and GD&T
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of discipline accuracy and work ethic
• U.S. Person status is required due to ITAR and export control regulations. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b.

ACT offers competitive pay excellent benefits (medical dental vision paid time off holidays company-paid life & disability insurance 401(k) match and profit-sharing) and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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