CNC Machinist (Wire EDM)

  • Knoxville, TN, USA
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist with specialized Wire EDM experience to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and program CNC machines and wire electrical discharge machines to produce high-precision components. This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation: Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and Wire EDM machines with experience with Makino being an advantage.
Programming: Program or edit G-code and conversational programs at the machine control.
Parts Setup: Select, mount, and align cutting tools, attachments, and workpieces.
Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure blueprint compliance.
Maintenance: Perform routine daily maintenance and troubleshooting on EDM and CNC equipment.
Documentation: Complete production logs, quality routing sheets, and material tracking forms.
Safety: Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all OSHA safety protocols.

Qualifications and Skills
Experience: Minimum of 4 years' operating and programming CNC/wire EDM machinery.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with EDM software (e.g., Esprit, Mastercam) and machine controls (e.g., Fanuc, Mitsubishi).
Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret complex geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) prints.
Mathematical Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of shop math, trigonometry, and precision measurement.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.