Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer

Rust Belt Recruiting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Machinist/Tool Maker/EDM Programmer for a Brookpark, OH facility. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining tooling and fixtures while learning from seasoned staff to ensure a smooth transition.

Qualified candidates will have a Journeyman Tool Maker card or apprenticeship, 8+ years of experience, and strong ProtoTRAK/CNC proficiency. Expect growth opportunities in a precision shop environment with steady 46-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Tool Maker/Die/Wire EDM or precision machining experience.
• Proficiency with ProtoTRAK conversational programming and manual/CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, and workholding for prototype and production.
• Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK milling machines, lathes, and Wire EDM equipment.
• Work with senior toolmakers to gain specialized knowledge.
• Investigate and resolve nonconforming parts via machining, rework, and fixture improvements.
• Manufacture parts from drawings, CAD, or verbal instructions.
• Select tooling and cutting parameters per application.
• Inspect components with precision measuring tools.
• Apply GD&T and shop math to ensure conformance.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce setup times and waste.

Skills

Tool Maker

Wire EDM

GD&T

Blueprints

Root cause analysis

ProtoTRAK

CNC/Manual machining

Education

Journeyman Tool Maker card / Apprenticeship

Tools

ProtoTRAK

CNC machines

Manual machines

Job description

Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer

Shift:

Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM (46 hours/week)

Salary:

$24.00 - $31.00 / hour (Dependent on Experience)

Who we are

We are an ISO-certified precision machining manufacturer located in Brookpark, OH. For over 70 years, we have specialized in building small, complex, close-tolerance components and custom tooling for high-precision industries where quality is paramount. Our team prides itself on craft, discipline, and advanced machining capabilities from prototype through production.

Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer Role

This position exists to design, build, and maintain specialized tooling, fixtures, and components while learning directly from a long-term retiring employee to ensure a seamless operational transition.

Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, and special-purpose workholding for prototype and production applications
• Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK milling machines, lathes, and Wire EDM equipment
• Work side-by-side with senior toolmaking personnel to acquire specialized operational knowledge
• Investigate and resolve nonconforming part conditions through machining, rework, fixture modifications, and process improvements
• Manufacture prototype and production parts from engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches, or verbal instructions
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and workholding methods for each application
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and precision measuring equipment
• Apply GD&T principles, precision measurement techniques, and shop mathematics to ensure part conformance
• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce setup times, improve quality, and eliminate waste

Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer Reporting Relationships

This role reports directly to the Operations and Production Management team and has no direct reports.

About You

• Possess a minimum of 8 years of relevant Tool Maker, Tool & Die, Wire EDM, or precision machining experience
• Demonstrate strong proficiency with ProtoTRAK conversational programming as well as manual and CNC equipment
• Program, set up, and operate Wire EDM machinery with high accuracy
• Hold a Journeyman Tool Maker card or completed apprenticeship certificate
• Design and build custom machining fixtures and workholding solutions independently
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Solve complex manufacturing and quality issues using root-cause analysis
• Provide personal tools required for precision toolmaking and machining tasks

Next Steps

If hands-on problem solving and technical excellence describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly stands, walks, bends, reaches, and performs repetitive motions. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and fine detail inspection. Work is performed in a clean, modern, air-conditioned facility with exposure to moving mechanical parts, coolant, and industrial noise requiring appropriate personal protective equipment.