QA CMM Programmer / Inspector

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation, specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small company with only two employees, but its mission—even then, as it remains today—was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, delivered on time, and to the complete satisfaction of its customers.

Commitment to that mission quickly earned the company a reputation for “walking the walk,” not just “talking the talk.” As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified “Dock to Stock” supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.

Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards, as well as government and military standards such as MIL-I-45208A, the company played a significant role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The long-term vision was always to expand into commercial markets while continuing to serve the military and its prime contractors.

In early 1995, the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation in the medical industry, which led to additional business opportunities with partners in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these diverse experiences, Fort Walton Machining has grown into an international service company, capable of supporting customers around the world.

Summary:  Primarily responsible for programs, sets up and operates Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in order to make complex, precise measurements of the parts.  Performs visual and dimensional inspection on parts to determine their accuracy to specifications.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates CMM in order to make complex, precise measurement of parts.
• Reads and interprets specifications, blueprints, templates, and layouts for product tolerances and dimensions.
• Writes or modifies existing programs or creates new ones.
• Verifies measurement conformance of parts to specifications and/or blueprints.
• Provides manufacturing with 1st piece and in process data to ensure part conformance.
• Interprets measurement output data and graphic data.
• Knowledge and ability to program CMM’s using PC-DMIS software.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and other technical data including geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Proficient in coordinate measuring machine techniques and application.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, CNC equipment and quality standards.
• Skilled in use of precision measuring tools.
• Must have problem solving skills

Education and Experience include the following:  

• Must have 5 years' experience using PC-DMIS software.
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong GD&T/blueprint reading skills, excellent communication skills, written/verbal. 
• Proficient in use of precision measuring tools.

 

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, occasionally required to stand, bend, reach and move about the quality lab.   Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hire and may be conducted periodically during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Dan Bowman at 850 244-9095.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).