EDM Production Technician

Deringer--ney-Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deringer--ney-Inc. is seeking an EDM Production Technician to program, set up and operate WEDM and hole drilling equipment on production projects.

You will follow routers, multitask to maximize throughput, assist with Esprit CAD-CAM programming, and contribute to quality and efficiency across the department.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience operating wire EDM equipment in stamping/molding environments.
• 2–3 years experience as an EDM programmer or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of G-Codes and basic CAD-CAM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Follow routers and instructions to complete WEDM jobs.
• Multitask to maximize production throughput.
• Assist with programming WEDM machines using Esprit CAD-CAM.
• Set up WEDM equipment including various Agie models and D20 drills.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and document procedures.
• Track wire inventories and spare parts; inform supervisors of needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace with 5S principles.
• Manufacture close-tolerance parts meeting production demand.
• Self-inspect finished parts for quality.
• Collaborate with tool makers and engineers to develop EDM processes.
• Operate basic tool room equipment (Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses) as a plus.
• Share knowledge and train apprentices and coworkers.

Skills

G-Codes

Workflow management

Computer skills

Communication

Insert molding

Education

Technical schooling

Tools

Esprit CAD-CAM

Job description

Job Summary:

The EDM Production Technician programs, sets up, operates WEDM & hole drilling equipment while working on production projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

The EDM Production Technician carries out several essential functions.

• Capable of following routers and following specific instructions required to complete production WEDM jobs.
• Capable of multitasking to maximize throughput and get the most out of production equipment daily.
• Assist with programming WEDM machines utilizing Esprit CAD-CAM Software.
• Capable of setting up WEDM Equipment such as Agie Excellence, Agie Progresses, Agie 315, 350 Pro’s, CUT 2000X and Current & D20 EDM drills.
• Capable of performing maintenance on equipment and documenting maintenance procedures performed.
• Capable of tracking wire inventories and consumable spare parts and informing supervisors of supplies needed.
• Keeping department clean and organized while practicing 5S.
• Manufacturing close tolerance quality parts while meeting production demand.
• Capable for self-Inspection for quality of all parts manufactured.
• Continuously practices efficient techniques and creativity.
• Ability to work with tool makers and engineers to develop EDM processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Capable of operating basic tool room equipment such as Bridgeport Milling Machines, Surface Grinders, and Drill Presses a plus.
• Ability to draw in CAD simple fixtures and patches required a plus.
• Work closely with associates, sharing knowledge, teaching & training of apprentices and coworkers as needed.
• Capable of working with machine tool support technicians to diagnose basic machine issues and problems.

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Ability to understand Insert Molding and Progressive Die Tooling in a job shop environment.
• Understanding of machine G-Codes.
• Ability to manage and overcome workflow constraints.
• Ability in the area of basic computer skills (WIN NT & XP, MS Office Suite).
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.

Education and Experience:

• Technical school experience preferred or 3-5 years’ experience in the operations of wire EDM equipment in a stamping and molding shop environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as an EDM Programmer or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.