EDM Operator

JobSquad; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad Solutions Team seeks an EDM Operator in the Bloomingdale, IL area. The role involves setting up and operating EDM machines to produce precise parts, measuring with calibrated tools and ensuring quality per sheets.

Shifts run 4:30 AM–3:00 PM or 4:30 PM–3:00 AM, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, with overtime possible on fifth day. Assure accuracy with dial indicators, micrometers, calipers and plug gauges, and perform fixture teardowns and electrode changes as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing with tight tolerance production.
• Minimum 5 years CNC EDM sinker or wire machining experience.
• Strong math skills demonstrated during hiring.
• Ability to measure parts within tight tolerances and read indicators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate EDM machines to manufacture parts per process sheets.
• Measure parts using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers and plug gauges to verify tolerances.
• Perform fixture teardowns and machine set ups as needed.
• Change electrodes and wires as required for each job.
• Conduct daily quality checks and own the part operation.
• Label parts that do not meet quality standards and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain daily time records and complete maintenance tickets as needed.
• Keep work area clean and machine wiped down at shift end.

Skills

Strong math skills

English language ability

Measurement reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a EDM Operator to work at a company located in the Bloomingdale, IL area!

Job Title

EDM Operator

Job Location

Bloomingdale/ Glendale Heights, IL

Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits

$23-$28/ hr :00 AM- 4:30 PM OR 4:30 PM- 3:00 AM, M-Thursday or Tuesday- Friday, overtime available on 5th day

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Sets up (or the ability to learn) and operate EDM machines to ensure that machine parts are made according to the process sheets that meet or exceed published rates.
• Measures parts and reads measurement instruments using the following tools: Dial indicators, micrometers, calipers and plug gauges to ensure parts are within defined specifications to meet quality standards.
• Complete fixture teardowns and machine set ups as needed for a specified job.
• Identify the need and complete electrode and wire changes when needed.
• Detailed quality assurance review of work on a continuous basis taking full ownership of the part operation assigned.
• Appropriately label parts that do not meet quality standards.
• Reviews operational processes and makes suggestions for process improvements in production, quality and company performance.
• Complete a daily time records sheet to accurately reflect the amount of time per job activity.
• Proactively complete daily asset care requirements and subsequently escalates as needed maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor and maintenance team using established maintenance ticket process.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter.
• The machine must be wiped down each shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production.
• Minimum of 5 years CNC EDM sinker or wire machining experience.
• Strong math skills demonstrated through assessment during hiring process.
• Must be able to measure parts within tight tolerances.
• Must be able to read indicators and use tools as detailed above.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for customer, job and equipment specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as caliper, micrometer, gages.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 axis and/or 3 axis and surface grinding experience, preferred.
• 5S standards experience preferred.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• The ability to use a computer.
• Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing industry.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work on your feet in a manufacturing environment.

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