EDM & CNC Programmer/Operator

Job Description

Sko-Die, a TMA member company, is seeking a EDM & CNC Operator to add to our team in Morton Grove, IL. The EDM & CNC Operator will set up and operate EDM & CNC mills, lathes, machining center and/or grinders to run production parts as assigned.

Job Functions:

Reads and interprets specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of

operations.

Generate/edit programs required to fabricate parts from CAD models or manually as required.

Open and modify CAD files as required to manufacture required components.

Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to layout work pieces for machining.

Machine parts to specifications and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Verify part dimensions using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks.

Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

Perform daily and weekly tasks – PM checks, maintaining coolant levels, general housekeeping of work cell

and ensuring all safety devices are operational.

Inputs labor into data collection terminals.

Job Requirements:

Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. with a minimum of one-year experience in production or tool

room machining or related environments.

Have knowledge of CAD & programming software.

Have knowledge of set-up and operation of machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, machining

center, wire EDM machine and grinders.

Ability to read and understand machine controls and computer screens.

Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision

measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: the employee is subject to:

High noise levels from operating machines.

Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

Breathing fumes, dust and mist.

Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.

Required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

Required to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

Required to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or

Required to exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectcycle.

Full-time