EDM Machinist - Toolmaker III

Knight's Armament Company•Titusville, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical discharge machine (EDM) operator / programmer will be responsible for programming to run wired EDM machines, as well as setting up and operating these units. The programmer works from blueprints and process sheets to determine the correct settings for units and also perform scheduled maintenance duties, including tool sharpening and machine cleaning. EDM operator/programmer must have basic computer skills and file format manipulation experience. They will work with tool-makers and designers to establish proper manufacturing methods and also inspect finished work pieces to ensure compliance with accepted manufacturing tolerances. They should also be able to measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on work material for future production, as well as monitor machines during production runs to adjust machine controls and prevent errors. They must have a personal set of tools to perform their duties and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, as well as occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker.

Requirements

Good vision, including peripheral vision and depth perception.
Mathematical skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to read micrometers, gauges, and probes.
Safety-conscious and familiar with all industry safety protocols and procedures, including standard environmental hazards, health, and conservation guidelines.
Basic computer skills.
File format manipulation experience.
Personal set of tools to perform duties.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker.

Nice To Haves

Skills to run Feature Cam software applications.

Responsibilities

Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
Ensure that precision machinery is in working condition and properly calibrated.
Operate precision machinery as needed.
Write or edit programs for precision machinery.
Program to run wired EDM machines.
Set up and operate wired EDM machines.
Work from blueprints and process sheets to determine the correct settings for units.
Perform scheduled maintenance duties, including tool sharpening and machine cleaning.
Work with tool-makers and designers to establish proper manufacturing methods.
Inspect finished work pieces to ensure compliance with accepted manufacturing tolerances.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on work material for future production.
Monitor machines during production runs to adjust machine controls and prevent errors.