Wire EDM Operator

Weiss Aug Group; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401 (k) with company match

PTO Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing company in New Kensington is seeking a Wire EDM Operator. This role involves setting up and operating Electrical Discharge Machines and performing routine maintenance. The ideal candidate should have five years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Benefits include medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Five years working experience in a similar work environment.
• Desire to take classes to gain additional skills for tool and die manufacturing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Electrical Discharge Machines as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance on wire EDM machines.
• Measure and test components for conformance to specifications.
• Measure, examine and test components for conformance to specifications.
• Record labor time spent on each job.
• Inspect work area for safety and equipment issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metalworking

Mathematical skills

Common tools use

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Drafting classes

Tools

Wire EDM machines

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Job description

Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Wire EDM Operator to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
• Set up and operate Electrical Discharge Machines as necessary for the manufacturing of specific tooling components.
• Perform routine maintenance on wire EDM machines for daily operation.
• Must be able to perform basic wire-EDM functions including removing slugs from work pieces.
• Ability to plan workload to maximize unattended operations of wire-EDM equipment.
• Ability to run multiple wire-EDM machines as needed.
• Measure, examine and test, as required, to ensure the completed components for conformance to specifications and free of defects.
• Record accurately labor time spent on each job.
• Present product to Die Assembly or shipping department or deliver to next operation for completion.
• Ability to compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of components.
• Assist internal and external customers as needed with various manufacturing processes.
• Inspect work area to ensure that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
• Ability to operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years working experience in similar work environment.
• Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes.
• Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills needed to succeed in tool and die manufacturing.
• Ability to use common tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Lifting or pushing 50-250 pounds with assistance
• Possess strong mathematical skills.

This position is at our New Kensington, PA location.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.