Job Description
Kimber Mfg., Inc. Job Description Job Title: CMM Programmer Location: Troy, AL
Classification: Non-Exempt
Grade: Hourly Grade 2
Department: Quality Control
Reports To : Quality Manager
Date: 10/22/2025
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Summary/Objective The
CMM Programmer is a key factory staff member responsible for developing, debugging and optimizing programs and processes that support the Quality department within Kimber Manufacturing. The CMM Programmer will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving quality goals defined and established by upper management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Must be proficient in developing, debugging, optimizing and executing CMM programs utilizing solid models and “touch and teach” approach.
- Develop, sustain and improve CMM methods and procedures.
- Must be able to verify CMM program accuracy and conformance to requirement using conventional inspection methods.
- Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, solid models and specifications.
- Must have strong knowledge of GD&T requirements.
- Must be proficient in utilizing variety of inspection equipment and have strong practical knowledge of surface plate layout techniques.
- Perform multiple kinds of set-up, first piece, in-process and final inspections.
- Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition.
- Strong attention to details and problem-solving abilities.
- Must have effective teamwork, communication, organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to train and mentor manufacturing and quality personnel on proper CMM usage and data interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word and excel).
- Troubleshoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Adhere and monitor SOP.
- Understand/ learn the nature and functionality of the products being inspected.
- Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when product non-conformances are identified.
- Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database.
- Able to work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and ensure part compliance with specifications.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications 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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrable track record over a minimum of 5 years of successfully working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
- Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
- Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
- Experience working independently with little or no supervision
Required EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred - Vocational/Technical Degree
- Computer/Software proficiency
- OpenDmis CMM software preferred but not mandatory.
Travel Requirements This position may require travel occasionally.
Other Skills & Abilities Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.
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