CMM Programmer

Job Title: CMM Programmer

Location: Basom, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $ $45,000 - $87,000 /yr

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity:

• The CMM Programmer is responsible for the management and operation of CMM measuring instruments and programs.
• This includes ensuring procedures are followed, resolving quality related issues, periodic inspection and calibration of measuring instruments to ensure measurement reliability, generation of reports, tracking of data, and recommendation of process improvements.
• In this role, you will be responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMM) systems to ensure that products meet the highest standards of quality and precision

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What You'll Do:

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Zeiss Calypso CMM, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of CMMs and quality control procedures
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to ensure accurate measurement and reporting
• Perform precise dimensional inspections and analyze measurement data to ensure compliance with engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CMM programs, fixturing and measuring instruments to maintain smooth operational performance
• Works closely with engineering and production teams during product validation process and to solve quality problems in the manufacturing process.
• Devise strategies for system enhancements which assure long range integrity and cost effectiveness of the measurement system.
• To succeed, you will need
• The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in precision machining (aerospace defense) industry environment.
• 3+ years of experience in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and operating in a 3D Measuring Environment

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree
• Experience with MSA and Gauge R&R activities.
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Possess diverse knowledge and experience in CMM operation capabilities and manual measuring instruments
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation (Drawing, specifications, etc.)
• Possess basic knowledge of product defect analysis and process management
• Basic Knowledge Computer skills(Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present data effectively
• Problem-solving skills
• Team working skills
• Zeiss Calypso experience

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This role requires precision handling of tools and machinery, often in a manufacturing setting with prolonged physical engagement.
• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time), with arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.
• Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.
• Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multilimb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility needs.
• Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time), demanding sustained control of machines.
• Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to hazardous equipment, contaminants, noise, or minor injury risks daily (43-62% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing protection) every day (94% of the time).

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.