EDM Machinist (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an EDM Machinist (STARLINK) to support high‑volume production. The role focuses on sinker and wire EDM, graphite CNC work, and electrode development with close collaboration to design and engineering teams.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of sinker EDM programming experience and the ability to read blueprints with GD&T. On-site work in the Starlink production area is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sinker EDM programming experience required.
• Experience reading blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create conversational programs, setup and operate sinker/wire EDM machines.
• Program/operate graphite CNC machining.
• Optimize electrode design with the design team.
• Machine electrodes to required tolerances and meet deadlines.
• Develop and optimize machining parameters for different materials.
• Create fixtures to support the EDM area.
• Perform preventative maintenance on EDM machines.
• Support shop operations by performing other machining tasks.
• Measure and inspect tight tolerance parts using gauges and micrometers.

Skills

sinker EDM programming

CNC EDM setup

GD&T knowledge

blueprint reading

electrodes design

GF+ wire machines

copper/graphite cutting

system 3R holding

robotics experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GF+ wire EDM

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

EDM MACHINIST (STARLINK)

The EDM Machinists support the production of Starlink product, which is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for a talented EDM machinist to help us enable high scale production. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sinker EDM machines, which will create complex molds, die sets, and other parts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines
• Program/operate graphite CNC machining
• Optimize electrode design with the design team
• Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates
• Develop, track, and optimize machining parameters for different materials
• Develop and make any required fixturing to support the EDM area
• Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required
• Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop
• Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years sinker EDM programming experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience
• 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes
• 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes
• Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and experience with GD&T
• Advanced knowledge of EDM programming
• Advanced knowledge of EDM work holding
• 5+ years of experience with GF+ wire machines
• Strong knowledge of cutting parameters for copper and graphite
• Ability to work closely with engineers and provide feedback
• Experience with system 3R work holding and robotics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending