TOOL MAKER - WIRE EDM

Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401K with company match

HSA & Flex Spending

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. in Mason, OH is seeking an experienced Toolmaker with wire EDM experience to advance in advanced manufacturing technology. You will set up, program, and operate Makino or Mitsubishi WEDM machines, read GD&T, and develop fixtures and electrodes. The role emphasizes precision, inspection with CMMs, and adherence to AS9100/NADCAP quality standards.

Shift is 1st, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; up to $35/hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' wire EDM experience with high-precision tooling.
• Ability to read GD&T and engineering drawings to translate into CNC toolpaths.
• Experience with CMMs and gauging to maintain tight tolerances.
• Meet ITAR definition of US person.
• Experience with G&M codes.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and program wire EDM machinery (Makino or Mitsubishi).
• Read GD&T and drawings to generate CNC toolpaths.
• Create/modify fixtures, tooling and electrodes for EDM processes.
• Inspect parts with CMMs and gauges to maintain tolerances.
• Work with tools and instruments for maintenance and calibration of shop tools.
• Operate lathes, mills, surface grinders, and related equipment in toolroom.

Skills

Wire EDM experience

CAD/CAM programming

GD&T interpretation

AS9100/NADCAP

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNC Machining certificate

ITAR compliance awareness

Tools

Makino control

Mitsubishi control

Fanuc control

Hurco control

Esprit WEDM CAM

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Tool Maker - Wire EDM | Mason, OH

1st Shift

Hi-Tek Manufacturing is now hiring for an experienced Toolmaker with WEDM experience who wishes to advance his or her career in advanced manufacturing technology by executing a high level of workmanship.

Essential Tasks

• Ability to set up, operate and program wire EDM machinery specifically Makino and or Mitsubishi machines.
• Read and interpret GD&T and engineering drawings to translate into CNC toolpaths.
• Create or modify special holding fixtures, tooling and electrodes for EDM-based processes.
• Inspect workpieces through usage of CMMs, manual gauging, and other gauging or inspection tooling to maintain strict tolerances (±0.0001").
• Specialize in the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and instruments.
• Operate various machines in a toolroom environment including lathes, vertical milling machines, surface grinders, and associated equipment both manual and CNC.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years' wire EDM experience with preferred experience in high-precision tooling.
• Working fluency in CAD/CAM programming, specifically Esprit WEDM CAM software, Solidworks /Siemens NX CAD/CAM a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and calculate tolerances.
• Perform under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties.
• Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
• Effective communication and people skills to maintain a working relationship with Quality, Engineering, and Management.
• Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNC Machining certificate from a Trade School preferred or acceptable work experience in lieu of schooling.
• Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.62 U.S. person.
• Knowledge of Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Makino, Hurco controls.
• Experience with G & M codes required.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, aerospace industry preferred.
• Troubleshooting / Critical thinking skills.

Key Competencies

• The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required.
• Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters.
• Safety conscious always.
• Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate efficiently in English.

Physical Demand Levels

• Lift, push and/or pull up to thirty-five (35lbs.) pounds regularly
• Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary
• Walking or climbing short flights of stairs as needed to perform job duties as assigned
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, lifting, and grasping
• Frequently use gross and fine motor skills to manage various parts, tools, and tooling
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) required with ability to pass annual vision test as required

Shift

Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Overtime may be available as needed to fit the needs of the business.

Compensation

Up to $35/hour, based on experience

This job description is a tool to be followed. Other job duties may be assigned to you, this outline is not to be considered a detail description, and you may have other duties assigned as needed.

Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more! CLEAN & CLIMATE CONTROLLED environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment 10-panel drug and background screening and random 10-panel drug screening.

EEO Statement

Hi-Tek is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.