EDM Operator - East Lansing Area

Job Description

Job Description

EDM Operator | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $76,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in edm operator? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in East Lansing seeking experienced EDM Operators.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in East Lansing 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

• Operate and monitor EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) equipment, including wire and sinker machines.
• Set up machines by selecting and installing electrodes, fixtures, and workpieces according to specifications.
• Load, edit, and optimize EDM programs to achieve required part geometries and surface finishes.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure quality.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and minor troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine machining operations and sequences.
• Document production activities, including run times, part counts, and any issues encountered.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and setting up Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment, including Wire EDM or Sinker EDM.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and G-code programs.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators for quality inspection.
• Knowledge of EDM principles, tooling, workholding techniques, and material properties relevant to EDM processes.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for machine issues and ability to perform routine preventative maintenance.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience operating other precision CNC machinery (e.g., Mill, Lathe, Grinder).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software for part analysis or minor program adjustments.
• Advanced metrology skills, including CMM operation or intricate GD&T interpretation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

EDM Machinist, Wire EDM Operator, Sinker EDM Operator, CNC EDM Operator, EDM Technician, EDM Programmer, Precision Machinist, Tool and Die Maker

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.