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Wire EDM Operator

Wiegel
Wood Dale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Wire EDM Programmer & Tool Operator

Date

10 / 12 / 22

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Wood Dale, IL

REPORTS TO

Tool Room Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Set-up, operate and adjust programs on wire EDM machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. May work on manual machines from time to time as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Read prints and / or drawings.
  • Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.
  • Program, edit, and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required.
  • Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures.
  • Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.
  • Establish and set appropriate tool offsets.
  • Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements and tolerances.
  • Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification.
  • Identify, use, and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection.
  • Count, mark, and pack parts.
  • Keep work area neat and orderly.
  • Continuously review work orders with supervisor to organize and optimize daily work.
  • Receive and understand written and oral instruction.
  • Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinist.
  • Communicate all program changes and other work-related issues to supervisor.
  • Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS.
  • Perform other job-related functions as assigned by members of management.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITITES

  • Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to use a variety of toolroom equipment, including air hose, hoists, wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.
  • Read and understand Blueprints, Piece Prints and GDT.
  • Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds, and distances, print conversion and geometry.
  • Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
  • Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.
  • Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.)
  • Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST)
  • Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction.
  • The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees
  • Responsible for the quality of their own work.
  • MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Sedentary position
  • Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.
  • 20 / 20 vision required with or without correction.
  • Use of hands 100% of the workday.
  • Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.
  • Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday.
  • Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.
  • Salary : $28 - $42

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