Wire EDM Operator

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

About the role

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Wire EDM Operator to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
• Set up and operate Electrical Discharge Machines as necessary for the manufacturing of specific tooling components
• Perform routine maintenance on wire EDM machines for daily operation
• Must be able to perform basic wire-EDM functions including removing slugs from work pieces
• Able to plan workload to maximize unattended operations of wire-EDM equipment
• Able to run multiple wire-EDM machines as needed
• Measure, examine and test, as required, to ensure the completed components for conformance to specifications and free of defects
• Record accurately labor time spent on each job
• Present product to Die Assembly or shipping department or deliver to next operation for completion
• Able to compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of components
• Absorb and assist internal and external customers as needed with various manufacturing processes
• Inspect work area to ensure that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists
• Able to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment
• Able to operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Five years working experience in similar work environment
• Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes
• Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills needed to succeed in tool and die manufacturing
• Able to use common tools
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Lifting or pushing 50-250 pounds with assistance
• Possess strong mathematical skills

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Schedule

This position is at our New Kensington, PA location.

Pay

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.