EDM Operator - St. Johns Area

Job Description

Job Description

EDM Operator | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in edm operator? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in St. Johns seeking skilled EDM Operators.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in St. Johns that are adding EDM Operators to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor Wire EDM and/or Sinker EDM machines.
• Load, unload, and secure workpieces and electrodes/wires accurately.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions to ensure part specifications.
• Perform in-process quality checks using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, optical comparators).
• Execute routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and electrode/wire changes.
• Adjust machine parameters (e.g., power, pulse duration, flush pressure) to optimize cutting performance and surface finish.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine alarms, programming errors, or process deviations.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Ability to set up, load programs, and operate EDM equipment to produce parts to exact specifications.
• Capability to perform in-process quality checks, identify material properties, and troubleshoot common machine or process issues.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for EDM programming.
• Experience with advanced metrology equipment (e.g., CMMs, optical comparators).
• Background in tool and die making or precision machining.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

EDM Operator, EDM Machinist, Wire EDM Operator, Sinker EDM Operator, CNC EDM Operator, Electrical Discharge Machining Operator, Spark Erosion Machine Operator

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.