Lead EDM Machinist (5-Axis) – Precision & Mentorship

Metalex Manufacturing, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Coverage

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Metalex Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an experienced Lead EDM Machinist to oversee wire and ram/sinker EDM projects, including complex 5-axis sinker work. You will set up, program, and run challenging parts, mentor peers, and coordinate with tooling engineers on tight tolerances.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process optimization, and ensuring first-article success while maintaining safety and high quality in a demanding aerospace-lean environment at our Blue Ash, OH site.

Qualifications

• At least five years of EDM machining experience, with strong hands-on wire and ram/sinker EDM capability.
• Ability to independently develop machining processes and setups, create and edit CNC programs, and prove out first-article parts.
• Strong understanding of EDM technology, machining parameters, and process troubleshooting.
• Ability to evaluate machining approaches and improve productivity, reliability, and part quality.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T; experience with precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, program, and operate wire and ram/sinker EDM machines for complex, close-tolerance components.
• Develop machining strategies, select parameters, and determine electrode/workholding requirements with tooling engineering.
• Prove out first-article parts and refine setups, programs, and machining parameters for quality and repeatability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining, electrode, wire, setup, and process issues.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify work throughout the machining process.
• Collaborate with programming, tooling engineering, and quality teammates to develop effective solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced EDM machinists.
• Identify priorities, communicate process challenges, and support on-time production commitments.
• Keep machines running productively by coordinating electrodes, tooling, materials, and programs; plan extended cycles when appropriate.
• Improve machining methods, setup practices, cycle times, and process documentation while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

EDM Machining

5-Axis EDM

CNC Programming

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Metalex Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an experienced Lead EDM Machinist to oversee wire and ram/sinker EDM projects, including complex 5-axis sinker work. You will set up, program, and run challenging parts, mentor peers, and coordinate with tooling engineers on tight tolerances.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process optimization, and ensuring first-article success while maintaining safety and high quality in a demanding aerospace-lean environment at our Blue Ash, OH site.