EDM Machinist - Mold Repair

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

PTO days

Optional FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Optional Short Term Disability

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax, Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking an experienced EDM Machinist for Mold Repair to repair high precision injection mold tools. You will analyze specifications, set up and operate Wire and Sinker EDM, milling, and surface grinding equipment.

Responsibilities include verifying dimensions with calipers, micrometers and gauges; reading drawings with GD&T; and maintaining tolerances while assembling components. A strong focus on safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Mold Maker or EDM Machinist experience.
• Proficiency in injection mold tooling.
• Ability to hold ±0.0002” tolerances daily.
• Ability to read drawings and specs to produce precision parts.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
• Study blueprints or specifications and use GD&T to plan sequences of operations for the manufacturing of mold components.
• Perform machining operations and set-up on tool room equipment such as Wire and Sinker EDM, milling equipment and surface grinders.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, smoothness and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, indicators and microscopes.
• Perform critical bench and assembly operations including filing, grinding, shimming, and adjusting to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble and ultimately finish project.

Skills

Mold Maker experience

EDM Machinist experience

Tight tolerance machining

Tools

Wire EDM

Sinker EDM

Milling equipment

Surface grinders

Job description

EDM MACHINIST - MOLD REPAIR

For 40 years,Dynomax, Inc., a family owned business, has designed, manufactured, and developed high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles.We are looking for an EDM Machinist -Mold Repair who will repair high precision injection mold tools. This includes analyzing specifications, setting up and operating machine tools.

EDM Machinist - Mold Repair Responsibilities:

• Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications


• Study blueprints or specifications and use GD&T to plan sequences of operations for the manufacturing of mold components


• Perform machining operations and set-up on tool room equipment such as Wire and Sinker EDM, milling equipment and surface grinders


• Verify dimensions, alignments, smoothness and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, indicators and microscopes


• Perform critical bench and assembly operations including filing, grinding, shimming, and adjusting to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble and ultimately finish project

What we are looking for in a EDM Machinist -Mold Repair:

• Minimum 3 years Mold Maker or EDM Machinist experience


• Proficiency in injection mold tooling


• Proficiency in tight tolerance Wire and Sinker EDM machining required. Experience with manual milling and grinding equipment, processes and techniques preferred


• Ability to work within tolerances of +/-.0002” on a daily basis


• Ability to work from drawings, verbal instructions, and specifications to produce precision parts


• Ability to use precision measuring equipment including a microscope

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match


• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days


• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection


• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance


• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax!

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.