Wire EDM Operator/Programmer - 1st Shift ($30-45 hourly)
Type: Full-Time
Pay: $30-$45 per hour based on experience
Experience: 7-10+ Years
Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Degree: Preferred
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Job Summary
For our high-precision defense and aerospace projects in Oak Creek, WI, Owens Industries is seeking a 1st Shift Wire EDM Operator/Programmer.
The Wire EDM Operator / Programmer is responsible for producing sub-micron tolerance components using advanced EDM machining systems. You are the architect of your process, from programming and setup to final inspection. You will be working with world-class Agie-Charmilles technology, tackling geometry that would stump most shops. This is a role for the person who wants to test their mettle and sharpen their skills alongside a team obsessed with absolute precision.
You’ll interpret complex blueprints and GD&T specifications, complete full setups, perform First Article and in-process inspections and take ownership of the process from programming through final inspection. We’re looking for 7-10+ years of Wire EDM experience, strong CAD/CAM proficiency and the ability to hold sub-micron tolerances in a clean, climate-controlled shop built for serious machinists. Pay is $30-$45 per hour based on experience.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and operate Wire EDM and Sinker EDM machines
- Achieve sub-micron tolerances on exotic and difficult-to-machine materials
- Utilize advanced CAD/CAM systems
- Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T specifications
- Perform complete machine setups, fixturing, tooling, and offsets
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections
- Troubleshoot machining and process issues
- Mentor junior machinists and reinforce best practices
- Ensure compliance with ITAR and AS/ISO 9100 requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- 7–10+ years of hands-on Wire EDM experience
- 5+ years of EDM programming and full machine setup experience
- Demonstrated ability to achieve sub-micron tolerances
- Experience machining exotic materials such as Inconel and Titanium
- Strong CAD/CAM proficiency
- Advanced knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods
- Aerospace and defense experience preferred
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Benefits
- $30-$45/hour based on experience
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Monthly and quarterly employee drawings
- No weekend work
Apply today to join a team that truly believes in machining to achieve the impossible.
Machines & Technology
- Agie‑Charmilles Wire EDM
- Agie‑Charmilles Sinker EDM
- Hermle C20 5‑Axis Machining Center
- Advanced CAD/CAM software
- Temperature‑controlled shop environment
Why Choose Owens Industries?
At Owens Industries, we don’t measure success by how many parts come off the line. We measure it by the micron. We are a destination for machinists who are tired of "close enough" being the standard.
If you are looking for a place to mindlessly run cycles, this isn't it. If you are a craftsman who finds satisfaction in the friction of holding sub-micron tolerances on exotic materials for aerospace and defense systems, you’ve found the right shop. Our clean, climate-controlled facility is equipped with state-of-the-art machining technology, and our team is made up of long-tenured, highly skilled professionals who take pride in solving complex manufacturing challenges.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Owens Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Owens Industries LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants, regardless of their race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.