First Shift EDM Operator-I
About The Position
Tegra Medical is seeking an EDM Operator-I to work onsite in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role operates one or more Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) or similar equipment according to specifications, standard charts, and manuals. The operator applies knowledge of EDM processes and methods, electrical currents and circuitry, metal properties, and shop mathematics to shape metal parts to extremely tight tolerances. The position runs production according to schedule, checks work against blueprints and job orders, measures and inspects parts, and communicates instructions and information across shifts and teams. It also involves in-process inspections, assisting with investigations of nonconforming material, continuous improvement activities, and ERP system transactions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM.
Requirements
- Prior manufacturing experience is desired.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools such as micrometers and microscopes.
- Good work habits, adherence to attendance requirements, strong workmanship, and a positive attitude.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive work frequently.
- Ability to work onsite and use safety glasses and full PPE in the clean room.
Responsibilities
- Operate designated machines and equipment to meet blueprint specifications.
- Run production according to schedule.
- Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and quantities.
- Use blueprint data to measure parts processed from Wire, Sinker, and EDM Drill.
- Verify that the correct parts and fixturing are being used.
- Check finished workpiece dimensions against specifications using an optical or digital comparator, micrometer, caliper, gage blocks, gage pins, or other required equipment.
- Communicate with coworkers, members of other shifts, technical leaders, team leaders, and supervisors to transfer and receive instructions and information.
- Perform in-process inspections.
- Assist in investigating nonconforming material.
- Implement continuous improvement activities.
- Perform ERP system transactions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
