Wire EDM Operator
Manor Tool & Manufacturing · Schiller Park, IL · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
Manor Tool & Manufacturing has built a reputation for precision, craftsmanship, and doing the job right the first time for more than 67 years. We're a family-owned shop where the people on the floor are the heart of the business. We're hiring a self-motivated Wire EDM Programmer and Operator to join our team. If you know your way around MasterCam software and Wire Machines, enjoy working with a team, and like keeping production moving, we want to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- A stable, family-owned company with deep roots and a 65+ year track record - no layoffs-and-rehire churn.
- Modern equipment and resources.
- Full service toolroom.
- Real ownership of your work - you manage job from programming to operation.
- A team that invests in its people and supports you in growing your skills.
- A predictable first-shift schedule - home for dinner.
What You'll Do
- Program, setup, and operate (2) Mitsubishi Wire machines utilizing MasterCam software.
- Prepare the machine for overnight burns.
- Stay diligent with Preventative Maintenance.
- Order supplies for machines including wire and replacement parts.
- Keep your work areas clean and organized.
- Take an active part in our safety initiatives.
- Occasional overtime which may include Saturdays.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum (2) years experience on Wire EDM machines.
- Ability to use and understand all measuring devices and gages, including the calibration process.
- Basic English reading and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass our company ISO, English, and Math assessments.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Tool and Die and Metal Stampings preferred.
- Hands-on experience with other toolroom machinery.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- A hands-on shop role: standing, walking, and using your hands throughout the workday, with regular bending, stooping, or twisting.
- Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Vision of 20/40 (with or without correction) and the ability to communicate clearly on the floor.
- Stamina to work all assigned hours, including overtime as needed.
- Comfort in a shop environment with ongoing exposure to metalworking machinery, loud noise, dust, mist, oils, and solvents.