EDM Operator – Grand Haven Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking EDM Operators for opportunities in Grand Haven, MI. Positions involve setting up, loading, and monitoring wire and sinker EDM machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

Salary ranges from $48,000 to $77,000 depending on experience. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. This network connects manufacturers in Ottawa County and surrounding areas with qualified machinists.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Skilled with micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring tools.
• Basic math skills for calculating offsets and dimensions.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and align workpieces and electrodes on the machine table.
• Monitor cutting cycles and adjust settings to hold tolerance.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean.
• Record production counts and inspection results on job paperwork.
• Report tooling wear, defects, and machine issues to the supervisor.
• Set up and operate wire and sinker EDM machines for daily production runs.
• Read blueprints and work instructions to confirm dimensions and tolerances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Precise measurement tools

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

G-code knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

EDM Operator | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 – $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a edm operator? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Grand Haven area seeking skilled EDM Operators.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers EDM Operator opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grand Haven in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Grand Haven area seeking EDM Operators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Load and align workpieces and electrodes on the machine table.
• Monitor cutting cycles and adjust settings to hold tolerance.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean.
• Record production counts and inspection results on job paperwork.
• Report tooling wear, defects, and machine issues to the supervisor.
• Set up and operate wire and sinker EDM machines for daily production runs.
• Read blueprints and work instructions to confirm dimensions and tolerances.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Skill with precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Basic math skills for calculating offsets and dimensions.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience operating EDM equipment in a machine shop.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAD software for reviewing part models.
• Prior work in a tool and die or mold making shop.
• Formal training or certificate in machining technology.
• Experience with both wire and sinker EDM machines.
• Knowledge of CNC programming or editing G-code.

Job Titles That Should Apply

CNC Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Machine Operator, EDM Technician, Precision Machinist, Die Sinker Operator, Tool Room Machinist, Wire EDM Operator, Sinker EDM Operator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Required Skills:

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Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 – 77,000.00 (US Dollar)