Toolmaker / Wire EDM Operator

Capture Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capture Recruitment is seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Wire EDM Operator for a precision manufacturing business based in Airport West, Melbourne. The role requires hands-on experience across Wire EDM, tool making, moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, CNC machining and precision components.

Qualified Toolmakers, Fitter Machinists, Tool and Die Makers, and experienced Wire EDM Operators are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Wire EDM machines.
• Trade qualification as Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maker or Fitter Machinist.
• 3rd or 4th year Toolmaking apprentices with relevant experience may be considered.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Experience with moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges or precision tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Wire EDM machinery for precision cutting and tooling work
• Manufacture, repair and modify dies, moulds, jigs, fixtures, gauges and tool roomcomponents
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, job sheets and technical specifications
• Complete machine setup, work holding, wire selection and cutting parameters.
• Inspect finished components using verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Maintain safe work practices and keep machinery, tools and work areas clean and organised
• Carry out basic CNC machining, manual machining, grinding, fitting and general tool roomduties as required

Skills

Toolmaking

Wire EDM

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Precision tooling

Education

Trade qualification in Toolmaking

Tools

Wire EDM machines

Moulds & dies tooling

Job description

Capture Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Wire EDM Operator for a precision manufacturing business based in Airport West.

This role is suited to someone with hands on experience across Wire EDM, tool making, moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, CNC machining and precision component work. Qualified Toolmakers, Fitter Machinists, Tool and Die Makers, and experienced Wire EDM Operators are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Excellent hourly rate
• Full time, ongoing role
• Day shift hours
• Free on site parking available
• Immediate start available for the right person
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Free ongoing training offered

Duties

• Set up and operate Wire EDM machinery for precision cutting and tooling work
• Manufacture, repair and modify dies, moulds, jigs, fixtures, gauges and tool roomcomponents
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, job sheets and technical specifications
• Complete machine setup, work holding, wire selection and cutting parameters.
• Inspect finished components using verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Maintain safe work practices and keep machinery, tools and work areas clean and organised
• Carry out basic CNC machining, manual machining, grinding, fitting and general tool roomduties as required

Requirements

• Experience operating Wire EDM machines
• Trade background as a Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maker or Fitter Machinist
• 3rd or 4th year Tool makingapprentices with relevant experience may also be considered
• Able to read engineering drawings and work accurately to tight tolerances
• Experience with moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges or precision tooling preferred