CMM Programmer II

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About Ohio Ordnance Works
Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms.

The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world.

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation.

About the Role
As a CMM Programmer II at Ohio Ordnance Works Inc., you'll be joining a premier firearms manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1981. You'll be part of a quality-focused team that ensures our products meet the highest standards for retail, law enforcement, and government agencies both domestic and foreign. This full-time position operates Monday through Thursday on first shift (10-hour days), where you'll apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across our 10-acre campus.

As an experienced CMM Programmer, you will independently develop, validate, and optimize inspection programs utilizing Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machines and PC-DMIS software . You will serve as a technical resource for Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring inspection methods accurately verify product conformance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will help establish inspection best practices, drive measurement process improvements, and mentor junior inspection personnel.

What You'll Do
As a CMM Programmer II, your responsibilities will include:

• Program, validate, troubleshoot, and optimize inspection routines using PC-DMIS software on Hexagon CMM platforms
• Develop inspection strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications
• Independently create and ma

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• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirements
• Experience using precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, and optical measurement systems
• Proven ability to analyze dimensional data and generate detailed inspection reports
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to measurement and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, dimensional inspection, or metrology
• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related field
• Formal training or certification in PC-DMIS programming
• ASQ certifications such as CQI, CQT, CQE, or comparable quality-related credentials
• Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, automotive, or firearms manufacturing programs
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality management systems
• Experience developing inspection fixtures and validating measurement methods
• Prior experience mentoring junior programmers, inspectors, or technicians
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Work Environment

• Work environment spans a 10-acre campus with six buildings, requiring frequent walking between locations in various weather conditions
• Position operates in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, moving equipment, and standard industrial hazards
• Role requires standing or walking for up to 90% of the shift
• Must comply with all safety protocols including wearing required PPE in designated areas
• Physical requirements include occasional bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent reaching into CMM machines to handle parts, fixtures, or tooling (5-25 lbs)