EDM Tool Maker — High-Precision Aerospace Machinist

Nbutexas; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA plan

401(k) with profit-sharing

PTO up to 4 weeks

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Nbutexas in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Tool Maker/Sinker EDM Machinist to program, set up, and operate Sinker and Wire EDM equipment on first shift, producing high-precision, low-volume parts.

Candidates must hold tolerances to ±0.0005 inch, have five years EDM shop experience, and be able to read blueprints and GD&T; company-paid health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and life insurance accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Five years of practical machine-shop experience using EDM equipment.
• Strong Sinker EDM or Wire EDM programming and setup experience.
• Ability to independently program, set up, and operate assigned machines.
• Experience holding dimensional tolerances of ±0.0005 inch or tighter.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture tooling details, prototypes, and aerospace components.
• Program, set up, and operate Sinker EDM and Wire EDM equipment.
• Operate an EDM hole popper and other machine-shop equipment.
• Fabricate graphite electrodes using grinding and milling processes.
• Produce high-precision, low-quantity parts to demanding specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, specifications, and GD&T callouts.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Perform routine machine maintenance to support consistent performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and machinists to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

EDM programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Precision metrology

Independent worker

Collaborative

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Nbutexas in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Tool Maker/Sinker EDM Machinist to program, set up, and operate Sinker and Wire EDM equipment on first shift, producing high-precision, low-volume parts.

Candidates must hold tolerances to ±0.0005 inch, have five years EDM shop experience, and be able to read blueprints and GD&T; company-paid health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and life insurance accompany the role.