EDM Machinist

Kinetic Engine Systems; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems in Westfield, MA is seeking an EDM Machinist to set up and operate EDM equipment, shaping metal parts to exact specifications. This full-time role requires precision, blueprint reading, and the ability to follow tooling charts while maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (tech school preferred) and 3+ years of EDM experience, plus aerospace background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Tech School preferred.
• 3+ years experience setting up and operating an EDM machine.
• Experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and job orders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow setup instructions and operate machine controls.
• Troubleshooting skills for EDM equipment.
• Precision work on close-tolerance parts.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Operate EDM machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications.
• Obtain electrode and settings from job orders.
• Read blueprints or job orders for specifications and tooling instructions.
• Position and secure work pieces on holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures.
• Set specified parameter settings according to product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Perform regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
• Observe operation and verify conformance with measuring instruments.
• Fill out production paperwork and inspection procedures.
• Maintain specifications by troubleshooting processes and adjusting controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Troubleshooting

Precision work

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tech School

Tools

EDM machine operation

Micrometers/Calipers

Inspection tools

Job description

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EDM Machinist

Full Time Direct Westfield, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: $32.25 To $37.00 Annually

Job Position Summary: You will be responsible toset up and operate machine tools to process machine metal work pieces according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.

You must have:

• A high School Diploma or Equivalent. Tech School preferred.
• 3+ yrs Experience performing set ups and operating an EDM Machine
• Experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• The ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
• The ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• The ability to follow set up instructions, set up, and operate machine controls.
• The ability to Troubleshoot machines.
• Skills in performing precision work on parts with close tolerance between interrelated surfaces.
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends

In your role, you will:

• Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Operate electrical-discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications, following standard charts.
• Obtains from job order or verbal instructions such information as electrode to be used, depth setting, and number of work pieces or cavities to be shaped.
• Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools).
• Positions and secure work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches.
• Sets specified parameter setting needed in accordance with product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators, and micrometers.
• Fill out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
• Maintain specifications by trouble shooting processes; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools, observing tooling; taking measurements; detecting malfunction.
• Maintain a clean organized work area.

Working Conditions

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.