Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Wire EDM Programmer & Tool Operator

Date

10/12/22

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Wood Dale, IL

REPORTS TO

Tool Room Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Set-up, operate and adjust programs on wire EDM machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. May work on manual machines from time to time as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Read prints and/or drawings.

· Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.

· Program, edit, and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required.

· Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures.

· Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.

· Establish and set appropriate tool offsets.

· Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements and tolerances.

· Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification.

· Identify, use, and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection.

· Count, mark, and pack parts.

· Keep work area neat and orderly.

· Continuously review work orders with supervisor to organize and optimize daily work.

· Receive and understand written and oral instruction.

· Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinist.

· Communicate all program changes and other work-related issues to supervisor.

· Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position.

· Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS.

· Perform other job-related functions as assigned by members of management.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITITES

· Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in manufacturing environment.

· Ability to use a variety of toolroom equipment, including air hose, hoists, wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.

· Read and understand Blueprints, Piece Prints and GDT.

· Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds, and distances, print conversion and geometry.

· Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)

· Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.

· Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.)

· Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST)

· Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction.

· The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees

· Responsible for the quality of their own work.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Sedentary position

· Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.

· 20/20 vision required with or without correction.

· Use of hands 100% of the workday.

· Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.

· Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday.

· Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.

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