CMM OPERATOR

Job Description

SOMACIS, Inc. – Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years

Company Overview:

SOMACIS Inc. is a well-established (over 50 years in business) advanced technology, high reliability printed circuit board manufacturer, located in Poway, California.

Position Detail:

This position is responsible for operating the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify that printed circuit boards meet the dimensional requirements of the customer fabrication drawing, customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications. The ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential to this role. You should be familiar with necessary operations in producing quality product in an efficient manner. Working independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is a must. CMM operators will also be cross trained in other areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret customer fabrication drawings (board outline, hole charts, datums, slots, cutouts, notes, revision level) to determine inspection requirements, tolerances and acceptance criteria

Review customer specifications, the shop traveler and SOMACIS internal specifications on every job to confirm the governing requirements before measuring, and escalate unclear or conflicting requirements

Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (datums, feature control frames, position, profile, flatness, material condition modifiers) when setting up, running and evaluating CMM measurements

Working closely with the Quality Assurance team inspecting materials and products to meet internal and external specifications

Documenting any production issues with materials, production process, and/or machinery

Measure PCBs with the CMM to verify features are within drawing tolerances, and identify, document and segregate nonconforming products

Perform first article, in-process and final dimensional inspections and complete inspection reports, including dimensional data and ballooned drawings for AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)

Verify calibration status of the CMM and measuring tools before use

Work with Quality Engineers to communicate findings

Will be required to collect and analyze data to be presented to management team

Follow all safety and operational guidelines for handling products, operating machinery, and promote a safe working environment

Troubleshoot any problems that may occur during production

Consult with leadership and engineering team on any machinery issues

Provide necessary feedback on product characteristics that require attention or adjustments

All other assigned duties as required within the organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to read and interpret fabrication drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, datum schemes, hole charts, drawing notes and revision levels

Must be able to read, understand and apply customer specifications and SOMACIS internal specifications, procedures and work instructions to determine inspection and acceptance requirements

GD&T required: either GD&T certification (ASME GDTP Technologist level or equivalent) or demonstrated experience interpreting and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 in dimensional inspection

Successful candidates are expected to be motivated, adaptable, innovative, responsible and produce quality results

2-3 years of experience working in a Quality Assurance or dimensional inspection role in a manufacturing environment; PCB, aerospace/defense or AS9100 experience preferred

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Must have hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges, optical comparator or vision system); prior CMM operating experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with IPC-6012, IPC-A-600 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements preferred

Organized and detail-oriented to inspect products through various stages of the manufacturing process and maintaining internal/customer documentation

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written

Perform basic mathematical calculations, including tolerance calculations and inch/metric conversions

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and data entry into MES/ERP systems

High school diploma or equivalent

CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS or equivalent) is a plus

Qualified applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Asylee or Refugee Status

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to move around the facility and production floor

Physical endurance to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Listening skills to gather and process requests and respond accordingly

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Company Sponsored Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Options: Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options

Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Education Reimbursement Program

6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays

Shift Differential

Eligibility: This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Note: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.

Somacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Full-time