First Shift EDM Operator-I
About The Position
Tegra Medical is hiring an EDM Operator to work onsite in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role operates one or more Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) or similar equipment to specifications, using standard charts and manuals and knowledge of electrical-discharge machining processes, electric currents and circuitry, metal properties, and shop mathematics to shape metalwork to extremely tight tolerances. The employee works with Wire, Sinker, and EDM Drill processes and performs production and inspection tasks according to blueprints, job orders, and production schedules.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior manufacturing experience is desired.
- Very strong oral and written communication skills and the 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate designated machines and equipment to meet blueprint specifications.
- Run production according to schedule.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and quantities.
- Use blueprint data to measure parts processed from Wire, Sinker, and EDM Drill.
- Verify that the proper parts and fixturing are being used.
- Check finished workpiece dimensions against specifications using optical or digital comparators, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, gage pins, or other required equipment.
- Communicate with coworkers, members of other shifts, technical leaders, team leaders, and supervisors to exchange 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
