CMM Programmer/Metrologist

Job Description Job Description Build measurement certainty at TOMZ (Berlin, CT)

Our mission is simple: every part we ship should measure exactly as intended. Join us to design, program, and maintain the automated inspection systems that make that promise real.

What you'll do

• Create, verify, and run automated CMM and metrology programs for first piece, in process, and final inspections.
• Engineer fixtures, workholding, and functional gages that stabilize measurement and repeatability.
• Define inspection criteria directly from drawings/specs using best practices and relevant standards.
• Reduce measurement bias and confirm linearity, repeatability, and reproducibility; communicate Alpha/Beta risk.
• Keep inspection assets healthy: qualify probes, perform routine cleaning, and check scales.
• Integrate automatic data collection from metrology equipment into inspection plans and quality records.
• Develop inspection methods, tool mapping, FAIs, and in process checks to support manufacturing throughput.
• Update programs and documentation to reflect engineering changes.
• Contribute to root cause investigations connected to automated inspection, tooling, and software.
• Lead/support Gage R&R and other MSA activities; coordinate or perform calibration to maintain traceability.
• Author work instructions and train operators on designated automated inspection equipment.
• Take on related tasks as assigned to meet team goals.

What you bring

• Expertise in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and familiarity with ANSI/ASME and ISO standards.
• Hands on use of precision measurement instruments including CMMs, Vision Systems, and Contracers.
• Programming strength in Calypso (preferred) or PC DMIS/Open DMIS.
• 3D modeling and drafting experience with a knack for translating CAD into resilient inspection routines.
• Clear English communication skills; able to work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA with minimal guidance.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, or Pharmaceutical.
• Working knowledge of GMP/ISO requirements.
• Exposure to CT scanning, white light scanning, and broader 3D metrology toolsets.
• Experience with PC DMIS or Geomeasure.

Education & background

• Associate's degree preferred (Manufacturing or Engineering) or equivalent directly transferable experience.
• Training focus areas: Drafting/GD&T, CMM programming, CAD modeling, and Vision System programming.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with advanced metrology equipment.

Travel & schedule

• Up to 10% travel outside the workplace.
• Flexible availability for last minute emergencies.
• May involve multiple overnight trips and occasional weekends.

Physical requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs (team lift/mechanical assist over 50 lbs).
• Frequent keyboard/computer work.
• Ability to wear PPE: cut resistant gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, slip resistant shoes.

Proficiencies

• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Microsoft Excel

Tools you'll use

• 3D Modeling
• Calypso (Zeiss)
• DMIS/Open DMIS Software