EDM Operator

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. seeks an Operator to program and operate Wire EDM, interpret blueprints, and set up tooling to produce precise parts. You will inspect parts, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures, requiring 2+ years of Wire EDM experience and basic math.

Travel not generally required, with a possible shift premium on 2nd/3rd shifts. Wage is $19.00 to $29.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift premium if applicable, reflecting experience and responsibilities in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience programming and operating Wire EDM preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints or models in manufacturing.
• Ability to program on Wire EDM machines and inspect conformance.
• Travel not generally required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications to set up tooling properly.
• Set up EDM machines according to specifications.
• Program and operate EDM equipment and oversee its operation.
• Inspect wire EDM parts to ensure conformance.
• Set up and operate production equipment to meet requirements.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Provide quality through thorough planning and continuous improvement.
• Read prints, drawings, and setup sheets.
• Operate sinker EDM machines.
• Maintain quality control over EDM’d parts.
• Perform maintenance and clean equipment.

Skills

Wire EDM programming

Reading blueprints/drawings

Mathematics basics

Multi-machine operation

Communication skills

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Comparator

Job description

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Operator will be responsible for the setup, programming, and operation of our Wire EDM Utilize processes and tools to produce intricate parts and shapes with high-quality finishes within required specifications. Ensure conformance to specifications using company process. Complete all documentation required per company procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications, including blueprints, models, and descriptions to set up tooling properly
• Set up the EDM machines appropriately according to specifications
• Program and utilize the EDM and oversee its operation
• Utilize proper methods to inspect WIre EDM to ensure conformance
• Set-up and operate production equipment to produce a product that meets internal and external customer requirements
• Follow and continually monitor established safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained.
• Provide quality in all goods and services delivered to internal and external customers through an approach of thorough planning, responsible implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Understand & interpret prints, drawings & set up sheets
• Set up & operate sinker EDM machines
• Maintain quality control over the parts being EDM’d
• Perform necessary maintenance & clean equipment
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience programming and operating Wire EDM preferred
• Have basic math skills

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints, or models in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to modify, programming on Wire EDM machines
• Ability to inspect and verify conformance of machines to satisfy specifications
• Relevant experience operating industrial mechanical equipment
• Lifting and transport of materials (20 - 40 lbs.)
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to multi-task and run multiple machines
• Have good communication skills & the ability to work well with others
• Able to read micrometers, calipers, indicators & comparator
• Travel not generally required

Wage Band for this role: $19.00 per hour to $ 29.00 per hour, based on experience.

Should this position be filled for 2nd or 3rd shift, a shift premium of $1.00 will be added to base pay.

In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.

We believe an actively engaged workforce - with people acting and being treated like owners - produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.

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