Job Description

Attention CMM Programmer! Now Hiring …

Looking forward to your next big opportunity?

Whelan Machine is growing, and we want YOU to join our team!

We’re proud to be part of the Department of Defense (DoD) and offer you a chance to work in an exciting, fast-paced industry.

Supporting the mission with world-class precision is at the heart of what we do.

Whelan Machine is a mission-critical supplier of high-precision machining for the U.S defense industrial base. We offer quarterly incentive pay and the opportunity to work in our new and improved 70,000-square foot facility!

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Quarterly incentive pays
• A workplace that values YOUR skill and growth
• Be part of the DoD and helping make a difference
• Supporting the mission with world-class precision
• Brand-new 70,000 sq. ft. facility

Our mission is to build a world-class team of skilled professionals, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

If you're in Louisville or nearby, don't miss this opportunity!

Apply today and become part of the Whelan family.

Scope: A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer is responsible for creating, testing, and maintaining programs that control CMM machines to ensure precise measurements of manufactured parts and components. These programs are critical for verifying that products meet design specifications and quality standard.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Maintenance: Write, modify, and debug CMM programs to inspect parts according to blueprints and specifications
• Inspection & Verification: Operate CMM machines to measure parts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications and tolerances.
• Quality Assurance: Review inspection results, perform root cause analysis, and provide feedback to production and engineering.
• Collaboration: Work with quality control, engineering, and manufacturing teams to optimize inspection methods and resolve quality issues
• Technology Integration: Implement new inspection equipment (e.g., blue light, laser scanning) and adapt to new technologies
• Documentation: Maintain records of programs, processes, and inspection results
• Training: Guide operators and new programmers in using CMM machines and software

Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CMM software (e.g., CAM 2, Calypso), CAD/CAM, and quality systems (AS9100, QMS)
• Certifications: GD&T, CMM, ASQ CQE, ASQ CQI, CALYPSO, or related quality/inspection certifications
• Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently or in team.
• Knowledge: Understanding of ASME, ISO, GD&T, MIL specifications, aerospace standards, and Lean/Kaizen manufacturing.

Work Experience: 1–3+ years in CMM programming or related manufacturing inspection roles

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical, engineering, manufacturing, or related fields preferred

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits, stands, uses hands, arms and fingers to perform routine task. Normal vision and hearing and the ability to communicate effectively to others in person or via written communication (in English) is needed. Basic business math skills are required. This position will usually be worked in the warehouse which may occasionally have various odors and noise emanating from the warehouse. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to increase or decrease the scope of responsibilities when circumstances dictate, as determined by the owners.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• CAD Software
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• AS9102
• ITAR Compliance
• Visual Inspection Aids
• Kaizen
• Quality Control Experience
• Tolerance Analysis
• Mechanical Testing
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Manual Machining Skills
• CAD/CAM Software
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• PPAP Process Experience
• Root Cause Analysis
• Non-conforming Product ID
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Optical Comparator
• GTAW Welder
• Hardness Tester
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• Scan Tools
• ERP Software
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Zeiss, Faro)
• Measurement Gauges
• Quality Control Software (Calypso)
• Vision System