Day Shift 7:00 am to 3:30 + OT as scheduled. $24.00/hr to $34.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities and Experience:

Scope and Role:

As a Wire EDM Set-Up & Operations Specialist at KMM Group, you play a critical role in delivering precision-machined components that meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations. You’ll set up, operate, and maintain Wire EDM equipment toproduce complex parts, drive continuous improvement, and support the company’sobjective of lights-out manufacturing. Your expertise will help ensure operationalexcellence, equipment reliability, and process innovation.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of working experience is required for the job requirements in this job description.
Vocational education or apprenticeship preferred. High School Diploma Minimum.
Must exhibit strong understanding of NC Code Mitsubishi EDM or similar machine controls.
Understanding of 4 Axis programs. Rotary EDM Experience a (+)
Preferred Equipment Experience: Mitsubishi Wire EDM

Objectives & Key Results (OKR’s)

Quality: Zero rework & defects in workmanship due to operator error (QPY)
Identification of Internal NCR’s
100% Efficiency; Est to Actual runtime performance
Production Optimization: ActualPart/Day meets or exceeds plan
Data Integrity – Accurate Time, Rework, Scrap & Quantity Reporting

Primary Tactical Responsibilities

Studies job folders including routers, setup sheets, setup photos, blueprints to understand the sequence of operations, and finished dimensions of the work piece.
Set up and operate Mitsubishi or Equivalent Wire EDM’s.
Troubleshoots process issues and effects change to overcome obstacles or other issues of the job, including NC Code modification to improve job performance.
Complies with all documentation requirements, including job folders, inspection sheets, Setup Sheets, and others as defined.
Removes finish marks as required. May fit or assemble parts together, such as punches into punch holders after Wire EDM.
Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and quality teams to meet daily production goals.
Performs preventive and other maintenance duties as required by machinery manuals and KMM schedules in order to keep machinery running at peak performance.
Follows KMM procedures for quality & job requirements, including, but not limited to:

o First Article/Piece Inspections (FPY-First Pass Yields = 100%)

o In Process Inspections

o Set Up Sheets

o Daily time reporting (Labor, Machine Time and Quantity and Job Pack production reporting

o Job folder step sign off’s.

Primary Strategic Responsibilities

Plan and execute lights out (Un-attended) manufacturing operations.
Recommend process improvements for setup & cycle time, quality, and machine utilization.
Assist in designing and laying out fixtures for efficient EDM operations.
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Support the training of new team members as needed.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Use of computer and manual dexterity for precision setup and inspection.
Occasionally lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs.

** A total listing of responsibilities (both tactical and strategic) is unrealistic to be contained in this document. Only a listing of high-level strategic responsibilities is included

You should be proficient in:

GD&T
Quality Inspection Experience
Continuous Improvement
CNC Tooling
Troubleshooting Skills
ISO 13485
CNC Programming
AS9100
G-Code
Tolerance Analysis
M-Code
Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Manual Machining Skills
Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

EDM Machine (Sinker) (Makino)
3D Modeling (Solidworks)
2D Drawings (Solidworks, AutoCAD)
EDM Machine (Wire) (Mitsubishi, Fanuc)
EDM Drilling Machine