Abrasive-Form · 8 hours ago
EDM Operator - Wire or Sinker
Abrasive Form LLC Bloomingdale - Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$20/hr - $26/hr
5+ years expAbrasive Form is a world leader in high precision Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) machining. The EDM Operator is responsible for meeting the customer’s needs by setting up and operating a wire or sinker EDM machine to the customer’s specifications while achieving quality, cost, and delivery objectives for assigned projects.
HardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Sets up (or the ability to learn) and operate EDM machines to ensure that machine parts are made according to the process sheets that meet or exceed published rates
Measures parts and reads measurement instruments using the following tools: Dial indicators, micrometers, calipers and plug gauges to ensure parts are within defined specifications to meet quality standards
Complete fixture teardowns and machine set ups as needed for a specified job
Identify the need and complete electrode and wire changes when needed
Detailed quality assurance review of work on a continuous basis taking full ownership of the part operation assigned
Appropriately label parts that do not meet quality standards
Reviews operational processes and makes suggestions for process improvements in production, quality and company performance
Complete a daily time records sheet to accurately reflect the amount of time per job activity
Proactively complete daily asset care requirements and subsequently escalate as needed maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor and maintenance team using established maintenance ticket process
Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter. The machine must be wiped down each shift
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production
Minimum of 5 years CNC EDM sinker or wire machining experience
Strong math skills demonstrated through assessment during hiring process
Must be able to measure parts within tight tolerances
Must be able to read indicators and use tools as detailed above
Ability to read, write, and speak English for customer, job and equipment specifications
Experience using measuring equipment such as caliper, micrometer, gages
Preferred
5 axis and/or 3 axis and surface grinding experience, preferred
5S standards experience preferred
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
The ability to use a computer
Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Savings Plan
$1,500 Sign on Bonus
Company
Abrasive-Form
A Bloomingdale, Ill.-based creep-feed grinding manufacturer
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Sharrer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Curtis Watkins
Chief Financial Officer
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