EDM Spark Eroder: Precision Machinist (Aerospace/Medical)

Optical Precision; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Regular overtime

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Optical Precision, a specialist sub contract precision engineering company based in High Wycombe, seeks an experienced EDM spark eroder to join a team working on high-precision components for aerospace, medical, and defence sectors.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining safety and order on the shop floor, and contributing to ongoing process improvements in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced with Sodick or wire erosion processes; training available.
• Leadership skills are desirable.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to workload and business requirements.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• From an engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Machining a range of metals into precision components for high end aerospace, defence and medical applications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical diagrams.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment at all times.
• Providing feedback to team leaders and shop floor staff to highlight any technical issues or potential risks.
• Help drive technology and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Sodick experience

Wire erosion

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Pressure tolerance

Engineering background

Tools

Sodick machines

Wire erosion machines

Job description

Optical Precision, a specialist sub contract precision engineering company based in High Wycombe, seeks an experienced EDM spark eroder to join a team working on high-precision components for aerospace, medical, and defence sectors.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining safety and order on the shop floor, and contributing to ongoing process improvements in a demanding but rewarding environment.