Engineering Technician, Watervliet

CMM Program Specialist

Originates and maintains CMM programs using PC-DMIS software Ver. 4.2 or above to create CMM programs, offline or online, on complex machined parts from various materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, alloy steels, rubber, plastic etc. Performs mathematical calculations by various means of applying trigonometry, geometry and algebra to determine angles, coordinates of critical dimensions, curves clearances, dimensional fits, etc.Uses knowledge of Geometric Dementioning and Tolerance (GD and T) to interpret blueprints, CAD wireframe, and solid models to review configuration management of component drawings to validate inspection ability, create setups, and fixture design. Considers expected quantity for inspection as well as durability, stress, strain, pliability, clearances, etc., for the measuring equipment and the material being inspected to determine the acceptance of the resultant product, etc.Provides inspection technical support to production and engineering problems. Reports deficiencies in drawings, gages, and coordinate measuring machine programs including possible corrective actions.