EDM Tech

Yamamoto Fine Blanking Engineering; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Louisville, KY is seeking Die Shop Employees to proficiently produce spare parts and engineering changes. Responsibilities include running EDM programs, maintaining machine inventory, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in machine shops, and solid skills in blueprint reading and 3D CAD/CAM programming. The starting pay is between $16 - $28 per hour based on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; one year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read a blueprint and basic math skills.
• Experience in the use of calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.
• Greater than one year of experience in machine shop and/or die making.

Responsibilities

• Run wire EDM, Sinker EDM program and set up.
• Maintain proper inventory for machine spare parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance cleaning for machines.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance performed on all EDM machines.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work inside the plant with exposure to noise and chemicals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math ability

3D CAD/CAM programming

Solidworks 3D Design

Education

High School diploma or GED

Machine shop certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Job description

SUMMARY

Proficiently produce spare parts and engineering changes for FB dies.

PAY RATE

The starting rate for our Die Shop Employees is $ 16 - $ 28 an hour based upon experience and certifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run wire EDM, Sinker EDM program and set up
• Maintain proper inventory for machine spare parts
• Perform preventative maintenance cleaning for machines.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance performed on all EDM machines
• Perform machine specific cleaning procedures.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work inside plant where there is a great deal of noise. The work may be dusty, dirty and greasy. Exposed to chemicals in coolants and handles sharp edged metal.
• Work on a hard surface; stands, stoops, bends and lifts heavy objects (approximately 100 lbs.). May be necessary to operate more than one machine at a time.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

PERFORM BASIC PM SCHEDULES ON MACHINES

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EDUCATION PREFERRED

• High School diploma or GED; one (1) year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience; ability to read a blueprint; basic math ability, working knowledge of metric measuring system, and experience in the use of calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.
• 3D CAD/CAM programming
• Some technical level courses; ADVANCED programming.
• Must possess greater than one (1) year of experience in machine shop and/or die making.
• Solidworks 3D Design.