RAM EDM Operator

MINCO TOOL & MOLD INC•Dayton, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates one or more Computer Numerical Control electrical discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications, following charts and manuals, applying knowledge of: electrical discharge machining process, ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece properties, methods, theories.

Requirements

2-4 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets blueprints, burn sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine locations and power settings.
Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on the machine.
Selects and installs the proper holder to the ram of the machine.
Loads control media in machine controller or retrieves the machine manufacturer’s stored programs.
Calculates and sets machine controls to position the electrode in relationship to workpiece and to regulate factors such as spark gap, burn depth, machining efficiency, and flush volume and pressure.
Plans and drills flush locations to achieve maximum machining efficiency and to ensure flush holes do not overlap one electrode to another.
Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Stops machine to change electrodes and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure workpiece for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Operates machines manually to perform non-automated functions.
Discuss control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
Communicates with coworkers and supervisor to receive instructions.
Keeps work area and machine clean and organized.
May perform manual maintenance.
Operates forklift (requires license).