CNC EDM at Thunderbird LLC

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CNC EDM, Mechanical Aptitude, G-Code Programming, Blueprint Reading, Troubleshooting, Calipers, Micrometers, Tool Changes, Preventative Maintenance, Electrode Design, Quality Control, Mastercam, Charmilles, Mitsubishi, Horizontal Machining Centers, Tooling

Industry

Capital Markets

Description

CNC EDM Technician Position Overview Must be able to set up and run CNC EDM wire and sinker, design electrodes and work to tighten tolerances. Required to setup the necessary gaging and the setup required work holding and tooling for the job. CNC EDM Technician Essential Functions * Accurate and safe machine operation. * Performing tool changes and offsets of CNC machines. * Test operation of machines periodically. * Trains all lower-level operators. * Fix issues that might occur during the shift. * Other duties as assigned. CNC EDM Technician Required Experience * Mechanical aptitude required. * Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8-12 hours a day. * Must have knowledge of turning centers and milling machines. * Knowledge of horizontal machining centers a plus. * Must have basic G-code programming and editing skills. * Knowledge of general machining processes and ability to read blueprints. * Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve quality and production issues. * Must be comfortable working with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. * Ability to Train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments. * Sinker Charmilles Roboform 35P knowledge a plus * Wire Charmilles Robofil 310 Knowledge a plus * Wire Mitsubishi MD + Pro III knowledge a plus * Mastercam knowledge a plus * Sharpens and changes tooling as needed to maintain tolerances, may give input or recommendations. * Monitors assigned equipment to ensure dimensional part integrity. * Preset tooling for set ups and tool breakages during normal operations. * Verifies accuracy of completed operations. * Inspects parts visually and dimensionally using inspection equipment and techniques to ensure conformance to requirements. * Perform preventative machine maintenance as required. * Maintains tooling following established tool life guidelines. CNC EDM Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. * The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. * Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds. * Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms. * Regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, talk, and hear. * Ability to use hand tools. * Ability to read applicable instructions. Company Overview At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed. Benefits * 401(k) with matching program. * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * 9 Paid Holidays Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #TBManufacturing

Responsibilities

The CNC EDM Technician is responsible for setting up and running CNC EDM machines, designing electrodes, and ensuring tight tolerances. They will also perform tool changes, train lower-level operators, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during shifts.