Job Description
Night EDM Operator
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a Night EDM Operator to join our manufacturing team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is responsible for setting up and operating wire and sinker EDM machines to produce high-quality tooling and precision components. The ideal candidate will have EDM and CNC machining experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to inspect finished parts while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate wire and sinker EDM machines.
- Create and utilize fixtures to ensure accurate machine setups.
- Inspect and document finished parts to verify quality and conformance to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Perform preventive maintenance on EDM equipment.
- Maintain machine uptime and ensure production schedules are met.
- Use common hand tools and inspection gauges to verify part accuracy.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment within the EDM department.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of wire and sinker EDM setup and operation experience required.
- Experience operating CNC machines and managing multiple machines simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of common hand tools and precision inspection gauges.
- General tooling and machine shop experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability to work independently on an evening shift schedule.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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