EDM Production Technician

Deringer Ney • Bloomfield, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The EDM Production Technician programs, sets up, operates WEDM & hole drilling equipment while working on production projects.

Requirements

• Ability to understand Insert Molding and Progressive Die Tooling in a job shop environment.
• Understanding of machine G-Codes.
• Ability to manage and overcome workflow constraints.
• Ability in the area of basic computer skills (WIN NT & XP, MS Office Suite).
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Technical school experience preferred or 3-5 years’ experience in the operations of wire EDM equipment in a stamping and molding shop environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience as an EDM Programmer or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Capable of operating basic tool room equipment such as Bridgeport Milling Machines, Surface Grinders, and Drill Presses a plus.
• Ability to draw in CAD simple fixtures and patches required a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capable of following routers and following specific instructions required to complete production WEDM jobs.
• Capable of multitasking to maximize throughput and get the most out of production equipment daily.
• Assist with programming WEDM machines utilizing Esprit CAD-CAM Software.
• Capable of setting up WEDM Equipment such as Agie Excellence, Agie Progresses, Agie 315, 350 Pro’s, CUT 2000X and Current & D20 EDM drills.
• Capable of performing maintenance on equipment and documenting maintenance procedures performed.
• Capable of tracking wire inventories and consumable spare parts and informing supervisors of supplies needed.
• Keeping department clean and organized while practicing 5S.
• Manufacturing close tolerance quality parts while meeting production demand.
• Capable for self-Inspection for quality of all parts manufactured.
• Continuously practices efficient techniques and creativity.
• Ability to work with tool makers and engineers to develop EDM processes.
• Capable of operating basic tool room equipment such as Bridgeport Milling Machines, Surface Grinders, and Drill Presses a plus.
• Ability to draw in CAD simple fixtures and patches required a plus.
• Work closely with associates, sharing knowledge, teaching & training of apprentices and coworkers as needed.
• Capable of working with machine tool support technicians to diagnose basic machine issues and problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree