Wire EDM Operator

Laborup; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

Performance bonus potential

Professional development and careerAdv

Modern, climate‑controlled facility

Job summary

Laborup partners with an established aerospace and defense precision manufacturing company to hire an experienced Wire EDM Technician to join their growing team. This hands-on role focuses on setting up and operating FANUC Wire EDM machines to produce tight-tolerance components for critical aerospace applications.

You will read engineering drawings and GD&T, troubleshoot processes, and maintain extremely tight tolerances (as precise as ±.0001"–.0002").

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating Wire EDM machines.
• Strong understanding of precision machining and tight-tolerance manufacturing.
• Ability to independently set up machines, troubleshoot issues, and adjust as needed.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate FANUC Wire EDM machines to manufacture precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CNC programs, and GD&T specifications.
• Perform machine setups, make necessary adjustments, and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Maintain extremely tight tolerances, including ±.0001"–.0002".
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure machine reliability and consistent performance.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to improve machining processes.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and follow established quality procedures.

Skills

Wire EDM operations

Read blueprints & GD&T

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

FANUC Wire EDM

Job description

We're partnering with an established aerospace and defense precision manufacturing company to hire an experienced Wire EDM Technician to join their growing team.

This is a hands‑on machining opportunity working with FANUC Wire EDM equipment to manufacture complex, tight‑tolerance components for demanding aerospace applications.

We're looking for someone who can independently set up and operate Wire EDM machines, interpret engineering drawings, troubleshoot machining processes, and consistently produce high‑quality parts.

The company operates out of a modern, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility and offers a stable work environment, advanced equipment, and opportunities for continued technical development.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate FANUC Wire EDM machines to manufacture precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CNC programs, and GD&T specifications.
• Perform machine setups, make necessary adjustments, and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Maintain extremely tight tolerances, including requirements as precise as ±.0001"–.0002".
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure machine reliability and consistent performance.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to improve machining processes.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and follow established quality procedures.

• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating Wire EDM machines, preferably FANUC equipment.
• Strong understanding of precision machining processes and tight‑tolerance manufacturing.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience inspecting precision components using standard measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working within AS9100 quality systems preferred.
• Previous aerospace or defense manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Performance bonus potential.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Modern, climate‑controlled manufacturing environment.