EDM Operator

EDM Operator

Employer: Aerotek. PLEASE TEXT REILLY AT 5132292020 AFTER APPLYING Job Title: EDM Operator Job Description This role involves setting up and operating EDM (electro-discharge machining) equipment to produce high-precision aerospace turbine engine components while maintaining strict quality and efficiency standards. You will load and set up parts, monitor production, perform detailed inspections, and ensure machines run safely and reliably on either conventional or 5-axis EDM equipment. Responsibilities - Set up and operate EDM machines, including conventional and 5-axis equipment, to produce precision turbine engine aerospace parts. - Load and securely fixture parts in the machine, ensuring proper alignment and setup before starting production runs. - Monitor machines during operation and inspect parts as orders run to verify they meet required specifications and tolerances. - Perform quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measurement tools to confirm dimensional accuracy. - Interpret and follow blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions to produce parts to exact specifications. - Troubleshoot and correct issues with machine operation, part quality, or process defects to minimize scrap and downtime. - Prepare and maintain production logs and traveler documents to accurately record machine operation, job details, and daily output. - Set up and switch jobs as required, including changeovers and adjustments, with training and guidance provided as needed. - Maintain daily production efficiency of more than 98% while upholding strict quality standards. - Handle and protect high-value aerospace components with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and scrap reduction. - Work with various EDM technologies, including water-based, oil-based, and wire EDM systems, as required by the department. - Use basic computer skills to access work instructions, enter production data, and support documentation requirements. - Lift and move materials