EDM Machinist Lead

Job purpose: The purpose of this position is to support the department’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes the safe and efficient operation of EDM Equipment allowing for the achievement of customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

·         Produce parts to specification; verify parts meet extremely close tolerance dimensions, alignments, and specifications

·         Analyze blueprints and engineering drawings to determine part dimensions and cut configurations

·         Determine type/size of cutting tool according to metal stock on machine fixture

·         Observe machining of first parts to verify programming accuracy

·         Utilize micrometers, calipers, gauges and inspect work against prints or model

·         Continuously look for innovative ways to improve processes, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve efficiencies

·         Work with Manufacturing Engineer to load new programs and set up the machinery to produce highly-precise short-run orders in Wire and sinker EDM equipment

·         Line up and train machine operators to produce and measure production, where appropriate

Professional Skills:

·         3-5 years of experience setting up, programming and operating a Wire and Sinker EDM machine experience

·         Ability to read and interpret complex routers and other required documents

·         A candidate must have a desire to continually learn and develop technical skills

Physical Requirements and Working Condition: 

·         Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb steps, and ladders

·         Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment (man lifts, ladders, and stand)

·         Must be able to lift up to 45lbs

·         Subject to environmental conditions -protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes

·         Subject to hazards to include a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals

·         Subject to loud constant noise

·         Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Employee Acknowledgement:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by HPF employees.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement.

As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities