Precision EDM Operator & Programmer - Half‑Day Fridays

Ashley & Finch Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day Fridays

Company pension

Mileage subsidy

Uniform and PPE provided

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term order book

Job summary

Ashley & Finch Recruitment is seeking an experienced EDM Operator for a permanent position in Chippenham, Wiltshire. You will program, set and operate EDM sparking and wire machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

The role offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities and a range of company benefits. You will maintain production records and work to tight tolerances in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EDM Setter, Operator or Programmer.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience working with precision components.
• Knowledge of machining various materials (e.g. stainless, duplex, nickel alloys).
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Basic IT skills for data entry and record keeping.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate EDM sparking and wire machines.
• Produce precision components to tight tolerances.
• Work from engineering drawings, including geometric tolerances.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Set machine parameters to optimise performance.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
• Keep machines and work areas clean and organised (5S).
• Follow job packs and complete operations as required.
• Report progress and issues to the Cell Lead.

Skills

EDM experience

Reading drawings

Precision components

Detail oriented

Team player

Data entry

Tools

Sodick machines

Programming

Job description

Ashley & Finch Recruitment is seeking an experienced EDM Operator for a permanent position in Chippenham, Wiltshire. You will program, set and operate EDM sparking and wire machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

The role offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities and a range of company benefits. You will maintain production records and work to tight tolerances in a modern facility.