What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDM Operator position at Tegra Medical?
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Job Summary
Operate one or more Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) or similar equipment to specifications, following standard charts and manuals, applying knowledge of electrical-discharge machining process and methods, electric currents and circuitry, metal properties, and shop mathematics, to shape metalwork pieces that adhere to extremely tight tolerances.
Role and Responsibilities
- Operate designated machines and equipment to meet blueprint specifications.
- Run production per schedule.
- Read blueprint and job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be processed.
- Use blueprint data to measure parts processed from Wire, Sinker and EDM Drill.
- Verify proper parts and fixturing are being used.
- Verify dimensions of finished work piece for conformance to specifications using optical/digital comparator, Micrometer, Caliper, gage blocks and or gage pins or other required equipment.
- Communicate with co-workers, members of other shifts, technical leader, team leader and/or supervisor to transfer and receive instructions and information.
- Perform In-process inspections.
- Assist in investigation of Nonconforming Material.
- Implement continuous improvement activities.
- Perform ERP system transactions.
Qualifications
- Prior manufacturing experience desired.
- Must have very strong oral and written communication skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools like micrometers, microscope, etc.
- Good work habits, attendance adherence, strong workmanship and a positive attitude are required.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
