Wire Edm Operator

Workforce Staffing; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Company pension

Close-knit team

Job summary

Workforce Staffing in Coventry is seeking an experienced EDM/Wire EDM Operator to join a precision engineering company serving aerospace and general engineering. You will programme, set and operate EDM and Wire EDM machines to produce high-quality components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, setting components with a clock, and maintaining tight tolerances and surface finishes. You will work as part of a small, skilled team and uphold health, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EDM / Wire EDM / Spark erosion environments.
• Strong understanding of EDM processes and machining principles.
• Competent in programming, setting and operating EDM / Wire EDM machinery.
• Good knowledge of setting components using a clock.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and surface finishes.
• Confident using shop-floor inspection and measuring equipment.
• Strong health & safety awareness in engineering environments.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate a range of EDM and Wire EDM machines.
• Accurately set and position components using a clock.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and translate drawing requirements into machine setups.
• Work to tight tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements.
• Carry out in-process and final inspection using shop-floor measuring equipment.
• Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work effectively in a busy production environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate as part of a small, experienced engineering team.

Skills

EDM / Wire EDM

Spark erosion

Programming EDM machinery

Setting with clock

Reading engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

Shop-floor inspection

Health & safety

2D CAD experience

Tools

ONA EDM machines

Job description

Location: Coventry
Salary: £15-16 per hour
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:45am–4:00pm, Friday 6:45am–11:45am
Overtime: Available as required, paid at 1⅓ weekdays and 1½ weekends

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced EDM / Wire EDM Operator to join a reputable engineering company specialising in bespoke EDM and Wire EDM services across the aerospace and general engineering sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, highly skilled team of engineers where you will work closely with colleagues to produce high-quality, precision-engineered components.

The successful candidate will have strong experience within an EDM / Spark / Wire Erosion environment and be fully competent in the programming, setting and operation of EDM machinery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme, set and operate a range of EDM and Wire EDM machines.
• Accurately set and position components using a clock.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and translate drawing requirements into accurate machine setups.
• Work to tight tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements.
• Carry out in-process and final inspection using a range of shop-floor measuring equipment.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work effectively within a busy production environment and meet required deadlines.
• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, experienced engineering team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience working within an EDM / Wire EDM / Spark Erosion environment.
• Strong understanding of EDM processes and machining principles.
• Competent in programming, setting and operating EDM / Wire EDM machinery.
• Good knowledge and experience of setting components using a clock.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and surface finishes.
• Confident using a variety of shop-floor inspection and measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements within an engineering environment.
• Able to work effectively under pressure within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a small team.
• 2D CAD experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

MACHINE EXPERIENCE

Experience with the following machinery would be highly beneficial:

• ONA EDM Machines

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on skill level and experience.
• Monday–Thursday 6:45am–4:00pm.
• Friday 6:45am–11:45am.
• Overtime available when required:
• Weekdays: Time + ⅓
• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled, close-knit engineering team.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within a specialist EDM / Wire EDM environment.