Surface Grinder / Wire EDM Operator (Tool & Die)

Moeller Precision Tool; Ayr; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Overtime weekly

Paid vacation

Training opportunities

Climate-controlled shop

Job summary

Moeller Precision Tool in Ayr, Ontario, is seeking a skilled Surface Grinder / Wire EDM Operator to join our team in a climate-controlled facility. Starting pay ranges from $22.00–$29.00/hr, with overtime and benefits. You will set up and operate surface grinding and Wire EDM equipment, read blueprints, and inspect parts to tight tolerances.

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, 45–50 hours/week. This role offers a path for training and advancement within a global manufacturing leader and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machining, surface grinding, tool & die, or Wire EDM experience.
• Hands-on with manual surface grinding equipment and Wire EDM preferred.
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Makino, Fanuc or similar Wire EDM equipment is a plus.
• Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments.
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances on precision components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual surface grinding equipment.
• Perform precision grinding of tool steel components.
• Work with fixtures, blocks, and tooling setups.
• Set up and operate Wire EDM machines to machine precision components.
• Perform machine adjustments, offsets, and program verification.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hold tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Support machining and tooling operations as needed.

Skills

Surface grinding

Wire EDM

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual machining

Tools

Mitsubishi Wire EDM

Makino Wire EDM

Fanuc controls

Job description

Description

Surface Grinder / Wire EDM Operator (Tool & Die)

Ayr, ON | Starting Pay: $22-$29/hr (Based on Experience) + Overtime + Benefits

Moeller Precision Tool is seeking a skilled Surface Grinder / Wire EDM Operator to join our team in Ayr, Ontario. In this role, you'll manufacture high-precision tooling components using surface grinding and Wire EDM equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. Compensation ranges from $22-$29/hr based on skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Combined with weekly overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth, this is an excellent opportunity for machinists and toolmakers looking to grow their skills in a precision tooling environment.

Why Apply?

• Clean, climate-controlled machine shop
• Advanced machining environment (manual + CNC equipment)
• Consistent work in tool steel machining
• Overtime available every week
• Build your career with an established precision tooling leader
• Family-owned company with global stability

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay of $22.00 - $29.00/hr (based on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Stable long-term career with a global manufacturer

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual surface grinding equipment
• Perform precision grinding of tool steel components
• Work with fixtures, blocks, and tooling setups
• Set up and operate Wire EDM machines to machine precision components
• Perform machine adjustments, offsets, and program verification
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Hold tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments
• Support machining and tooling operations as needed

What You Need

• 2+ years of machining, surface grinding, tool & die, or Wire EDM experience
• Hands-on experience with manual surface grinding equipment and Wire EDM preferred
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Makino, Fanuc, or similar Wire EDM equipment is a plus
• Experience working with tool steel strongly preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances on precision components
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 45-50 hours/week, including regular overtime opportunities

About Moeller Precision Tool

Since 1953, Moeller Precision Tool has been a global leader in precision tooling, machining, and grinding solutions serving the automotive, appliance, pharmaceutical, and consumer products industries.