We are seeking an experienced Conventional (Sinker) EDM Operator with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, operating, and maintaining RAM/Sinker EDM machinery to produce complex, high-precision components and tooling for demanding applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation & Setup: Perform complex setups, select tooling, align workpieces, and set up electrode systems on Conventional/Sinker EDM equipment.
- Blueprints & Specs: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, 3D models, prints, and GD&T specifications to maintain tight tolerances (often down to .0002").
- Electrode Prep & Inspection: Fabricate, dress, inspect, and qualify graphite and copper tungsten electrodes.
- Process Optimization: Determine optimal burn parameters, spark gaps, machine speeds, dielectric flushing, and duty cycles for alloys and tool steels.
- Quality Control: Conduct in-process visual and dimensional inspections using optical comparators, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment to ensure zero-defect output.
- Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine preventative maintenance on EDM machines and dielectric filtration systems while maintaining a clean, safe work area.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience operating Conventional / Sinker EDM machines in a precision job shop, aerospace, or mold/die environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong background in blueprint reading, GD&T, bench inspection, and electrode preparation.
- Machining Math: Sound understanding of shop math, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Precision Focus: Proven ability to work comfortably with tight-tolerance prototype and production components.
- Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose cut issues, improper flushing, or surface finish problems and adjust parameters independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Mitsubishi & Sodick or similar CNC Sinker EDM controls.
- Dual experience with Wire EDM or CNC Milling/Jig Grinding would be a plus.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wages (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Opportunities for growth and training on state-of-the-art machinery
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of EDM experience you have?
Work Location: In person
