EDM Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Position Summary: You will be responsible to set up and operate machine tools to process machine metal work pieces according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.

You must have:

• A high School Diploma or Equivalent. Tech School preferred.
• 3+ yrs Experience performing set ups and operating an EDM Machine
• Experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong Attention to details
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• The ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
• The ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• The ability to follow set up instructions, set up, and operate machine controls.
• The ability to Troubleshoot machines.
• Skills in performing precision work on parts with close tolerance between interrelated surfaces.
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends

In your role, you will:

• Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Operate electrical-discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications, following standard charts.
• Obtains from job order or verbal instructions such information as electrode to be used, depth setting, and number of work pieces or cavities to be shaped.
• Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools).
• Positions and secure work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches.
• Sets specified parameter setting needed in accordance with product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators, and micrometers.
• Grinding Electrodes
• Fill out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
• Maintain specifications by trouble shooting processes; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools, observing tooling; taking measurements; detecting malfunction.
• Maintain a clean organized work area.

Working Conditions :

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.

• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.