Wire EDM Machinist

SHIFT: 1st Shift

LOCATION: Brookings South Dakota

Quality Tool, Inc. is a precision metal fabricator and machining manufacturer seeking reliable, motivated and team-minded Wire EDM Machinist to set-up and operate our Mitsubishi and Agie/Charmilles wire EDM’s.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews job/production orders and interprets accompanying prints and drawings to determine job requirements, check for accuracy of information, and identify any discrepancies or special needs.

• Set up, adjust and operate wire EDM’s with the ability to align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments & accessories.

• Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to Company ISO and Quality standards.

• Prepares and cleans product surfaces, as necessary, for desired operation.

• Sequence automatic machine operations and define setup requirements.

• Identify optimal manufacturing processes based on part configuration and batch size.

• Inspect work, making necessary notations on work routers.

• The nature of the work is a mix of small to medium quantity runs with frequent set-ups.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of operating procedures for wire EDM’s, EDM drill, surface grinders, manual mill, lathe, and saw.

• Ability to read and understand job specifications, shop drawings and blueprints.

• Ability to perform basic math computations associated with metal fabrication.

• Knowledge of properties of structural metal and related items.

• Mathematical aptitude

• Proficient in editing programs and adjusting offsets.

• Experience inspecting your own parts using various dimensional tools such as calipers, micrometers and height gages.

• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Good judgement and decision-making skills.

• Good attendance and punctuality and willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.

• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Required Education and Experience:

• 2+ plus years of operating wire EDM’s.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical or tread school training program a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Employer paid long-term and short-term disability

• Life Insurance