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Contract Wire Edm Programmer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Element Solutions

Tool & Die Machinist

Itasca, IL · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally ... Wire EDM, CNC mills, and grinders a plus. * Comfortable in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Element Solutions Inc

Tool & Die Machinist

Itasca, IL · On-site

Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally ... Wire EDM, CNC mills, and grinders a plus. * Comfortable in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Element Solutions

Tool & Die Machinist

Itasca, IL · On-site

Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally ... Wire EDM, CNC mills, and grinders a plus. * Comfortable in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Element Solutions

Tool & Die Machinist

Itasca, IL · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally ... Wire EDM, CNC mills, and grinders a plus. * Comfortable in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Trendler, Inc

Be Seen First

R&D Machinist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... collaborating with engineering, production, and sales teams. If you enjoy problem-solving ... wire EDM, Product testing equipment, drill press, band saw and grinders. Tool and die makers work ...

Howmet Aerospace

Tool & Die Maker

Skokie, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Able to safely operate standard tool & die equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, EDM wire/drill ... advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract wire edm programmer in Chicago, IL is $40.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.49 and $52.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Wire Edm Programmer vs Contract Data Integration Specialist?

AspectContract Wire Edm ProgrammerContract Data Integration Specialist
CredentialsProficiency in EDM tools, programming languages (e.g., Java, SQL), and data modelingExperience with data integration platforms, scripting, and database management
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, trading firms, or data service providersCorporate IT departments, financial services, or data-driven companies
Industry UsageHigh in finance, trading, and data processing sectorsCommon across finance, healthcare, and enterprise data management

The Contract Wire Edm Programmer primarily focuses on developing and maintaining electronic data messaging systems within financial and trading environments. In contrast, the Contract Data Integration Specialist handles broader data integration tasks across various industries. While both roles require data handling skills, the Wire Edm Programmer specializes in electronic messaging protocols specific to finance, making it more niche compared to the broader scope of the Data Integration Specialist.

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Infographic showing various Contract Wire Edm Programmer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,713 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Supervisor, Tool & Die Design

OTTO Engineering

Carpentersville, IL • On-site

$45 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Supervisor, Tool & Die Design
OTTO's opportunity:
OurSupervisor, Tool & Die Design, manages the design process and workflow for a job shop environment, supporting both new and existing customers with tooling design solutions. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Engineering, and the Tool Room to deliver high-quality products and services on time. The position is responsible for developing progressive metal stamping tooling and providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of customer tooling.
This role requires strong time management skills to produce accurate, high-quality designs under aggressive timelines while simultaneously supporting ongoing tool room projects.
Specifically, the Supervisor, Tool & Die Design will:
  • Collaborate with customers, Design Manager, and Tool Room Manager to establish design concepts for progressive dies, compound dies, stage tooling, jigs, and fixtures that meet or exceed customer requirements.
  • Design and develop progressive metal stamping tools, trim dies, fixtures, and gages for new and existing products.
  • Prepare strip layouts, plan views, bills of materials (BOMs), detail drawings, and related documentation.
  • Create wire EDM blocks, jigs, fixtures, and other components to improve tool room efficiency and productivity.
  • Develop complete tool assembly and component drawings using 3D and 2D design platforms.
  • Work from engineering models, piece-part drawings, and assemblies to create accurate and manufacturable designs.
  • Order purchased components as required to support tooling builds.
  • Implement engineering changes to existing designs and execute ECNs through company business systems.
  • Process engineering drawings and models through current PLM and ERP systems.
  • Work directly with the tool room during the build and development of tooling to ensure designs produce parts that meet or exceed customer standards.
  • Provide engineering solutions and technical support to the Sales team.
  • Report project status, timelines, and risks to management on a regular basis.
  • Collaborate with other designers and tool room staff to achieve high-quality results in time-sensitive situations.
  • Manage in-house and outsourced designers to meet on-time delivery commitments.
  • Work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
  • Assists with other related duties as required or assigned.

What you'll need to bring to the table:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a full-time Tool Designer.
  • Toolmaker background strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience designing complete tool assemblies using solid modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Experience with LogoPress (SolidWorks add-in) preferred.
  • AutoCAD experience with Die Maker add-in preferred.
  • Experience with PLM systems and Syteline ERP software preferred.
  • Strong understanding of progressive metal stamping processes and tooling.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
  • Occasional travel to customer sites required.

What OTTO offers for this specific position:
The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
  • Target hourly hiring range: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
  • Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO's Benefits:
Health:
Medical Insurance-
  • HMO Plan
  • Standard PPO Plan
  • Enhanced PPO Plan
  • High Deducible PPO Plan
  • FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-
  • Base Plan
  • Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
  • Life/AD&D
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/
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