EDM Wire Machinist

CNC Wire EDM And Mill Machine Operator

Design and develop programs for CNC Wire EDM and mill machines. Set-up, check programs, operate and adjust computer numerically controlled machine tool equipment to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements. Understand program format, work from detailed and involved part drawings and specifications defining and coding tooling, fixturing, machine arrangements.

Role Qualifications

• Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool operating procedures.
• Setups involve familiarity with and understanding program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, fixturing, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor.
• Perform advanced setup operations, adjust and check out programming and operate numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a workflow schedule that is in line with report requirements.
• Responsible for all programming, setup, and operation of EDM and Mill machines
• Use CAD created drawings & CAD files for programming.
• Ensure Mastercam Mill Level 3 and Esprit Software is current and running at optimum performance.
• Ensure all CNC programs are best practice for the given component.
• Work with Fabrication Manager on scheduling production machining.
• Perform quality assurance checks on components.
• Provide tooling maintenance support.
• Suggest and implement the best practice methods, cost savings ideas & equipment improvements.
• Maintain proper file management for all programs.
• Ensure machines are properly maintained and run at optimum performance.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 Year Machine Tool or Tool & Die Certificate preferred
• Minimum 5 years CNC experience preferably in a Tool & Die environment
• Minimum 2 years programming experience preferably with MasterCam and/or Esprit
• Read blueprints with GD&T
• Maintains an organized work area along with meeting and exceeding production outputs and quality requirements
• Other duties as assigned.