EDM Operator

Pursuit Aerospace; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Burnley, United Kingdom, is seeking an EDM/CNC operator to manufacture aerospace components using EDM machinery, following approved data. You will work with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers to meet daily production targets and maintain thorough documentation.

Applicants should have experience with EDM and CNC equipment, strong interpretation of engineering drawings, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating EDM equipment and controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CNC machines is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate EDM to meet daily production targets.
• Perform EDM operations including wiring, sinking and deep hole drilling.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmer.
• Provide methods and technical support to other team members.
• Assist with tooling development as necessary.
• Ensure EDM path, tooling information and documentation are up to date.
• Maintain safe operations by following procedures and regulations.
• Document actions in production and quality logs.
• Contribute ideas to improve productivity and processes.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues using root-cause analysis.

Skills

EDM machining

CNC machinery

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

Role Profile

This role will use Numeric Controlled Electro Discharge Machines to manufacture aerospace components following approved data card instruction.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site
• Perform EDM operations using a variety of different machines - including wiring, sinking and deep hole drilling.
• Working in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmer, operate the EDM to meet the daily production targets.
• Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
• Assist with the development of tooling solutions as necessary.
• Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date detailing the EDM path, featuring and tooling information.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contribute new ideas and positive support to the current processes to improve productivity.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilising root cause and analysis tools

Person Specification

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and on own
• Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings and interpretation
• Previous experience of manufacturing within EDM equipment and controls would be ideal
• Previous experience of working with CNC based machine equipment is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organisation