EDM Tech

Integrated Living, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for an EDM Technician to proficiently produce spare parts and manage engineering changes. The role involves running wire EDM processes, maintaining machine inventory, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant machine shop experience, and abilities in reading blueprints and using calipers. This position offers a pay rate of $16 - $28 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; one (1) year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience in machine shop and/or die making required.
• Some technical level courses; advanced programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run wire EDM, sinker EDM program and set up.
• Maintain proper inventory for machine spare parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance cleaning for machines.

Skills

Ability to read a blueprint

Basic math ability

Working knowledge of metric measuring system

3D CAD/CAM programming

Solidworks 3D Design

Education

High School diploma or GED

One (1) year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Job description

EDM Technician

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

Works 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. Works 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

Included as part of daily machine upkeep, ensuring all equipment operates within safe and efficient parameters.

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

KEY WORDS:

• Die Tech
• Tool maker
• Mold maker
• Machinist
• CNC programmer
• Die maker
• Machine operator
• Setup tech