EDM Machinist - Toolmaker III

Knight Enterprises Management, LLC.; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is hiring for an EDM Machinist – Toolmaker III in Titusville, Florida. This role involves programming and operating electrical discharge machines, ensuring they run smoothly, and maintaining adherence to accepted manufacturing tolerances. Candidates should have good vision, mathematical, and communication skills, along with familiarity with precision tools. The ideal applicant will help establish manufacturing methods and be attentive to safety protocols. A personal set of tools is required, and physical capability to lift varying weights is necessary.

Qualifications

• Familiar with industry safety protocols and procedures.
• Experience with tool maintenance and operation of precision machines.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to measure and mark dimensions and monitor machines for tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering.
• Ensure precision machinery is properly calibrated.
• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.
• Inspect finished work pieces for compliance with manufacturing tolerances.
• Monitor machines during production runs.
• Inspect finished pieces for compliance with tolerances.
• Measure and mark reference points on work material.
• Monitor production runs and adjust machine controls to prevent errors.

Skills

Good vision

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Ability to read micrometers and gauges

Basic computer skills

Feature Cam software

Measurement and marking

Safety awareness

Tools

Feature Cam

Job description

JOB TITLE

EDM Machinist – Toolmaker III

DEPARTMENT

Manufacturing

REPORTS TO

Director of Manufacturing

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Electrical discharge machine (EDM) operator / programmer will be responsible for programming to run wired EDM machines, as well as setting up and operating these units. The programmer works from blueprints and process sheets to determine the correct settings for units and also perform scheduled maintenance duties, including tool sharpening and machine cleaning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

EDM operator / programmer must have good vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, mathematical skills, communication skills, and the ability to read micrometers, gauges, and probes. They must always be safety-conscious and familiar with all industry safety protocols and procedures, including standard environmental hazards, health, and conservation guidelines. EDM operator/programmer must have basic computer skills and file format manipulation experience, and the skills to run Feature Cam software applications are also helpful. They will work with tool-makers and designers to establish proper manufacturing methods and also inspect finished work pieces to ensure compliance with accepted manufacturing tolerances. They should also be able to measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on work material for future production, as well as monitor machines during production runs to adjust machine controls and prevent errors. They must have a personal set of tools to perform their duties and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, as well as occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
• Ensure that precision machinery is in working condition and properly calibrated.
• Operate precision machinery as needed.
• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.
• Work with tool-makers and designers to establish proper manufacturing methods.
• Inspect finished work pieces to ensure compliance with accepted manufacturing tolerances.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on work material for future production.
• Monitor machines during production runs to adjust machine controls and prevent errors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.

Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf