EDM Operator/ Surface Grinder

#### Job Key Activities and Performance Indicators:

• Setting up and programming RAM and Wire EDM equipment to ensure proper functionality when making precision parts for toolmakers and designers.
• Measuring, marking, and documenting dimensions of materials and parts
• Program of RAM and Wire EDM machines.
• Monitoring the EDM machining process and inspecting finished products.
• Restocking and maintaining warehouse inventory and spare parts, cleaning wire EDM and performing preventive maintenance.
• Design electrodes and fixtures using SolidWorks CAD.
• Create Wire EDM toolpaths using Mastercam 3D cam.
• Manufacture electrodes on surface grinders and 5axis milling machines.
• Managing Inventory or Graphite and Wire EDM consumables

This position will report to the CNC/Tooling Supervisor and works closely with the production team members and the quality team to ensure that the parts produced meet our rigorous customer quality requirements. Interacts with all other Departments.

#### Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED.

Two-year Certificate in a Trades school Preferred

Previous manufacturing experience (2-4 years)

CNC Experience as an operator

#### Basic reading and mathematical

#### Tool shop tolerance tools

Ability to set up and run small hole EDM to create wire start holes/ burn taps

Ability to hold \+0\.0005 tolerance and occasional \+0\.0002 tolerance

Ability to create and check roll dimensions

#### Skills and Competencies:

Dependable and can-do attitude required.

Ability to solve problems and work under pressure a plus.

Candidates must be comfortable working in an industrial environment.

Reliable transportation to be at work at scheduled time

#### Leech Industries Benefits:

Leech Industries offers competitive wages, work/life balance, and a team-centered work culture.

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

#### Holiday Pay

#### Career Growth and Development

#### Continuing Education and Certifications

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, HRA and FSA plus additional Ancillary Benefits

Participation in company 401k plan

Full plant shut down paid between Christmas and New Year’s.

#### About Leech Industries

For over 75 years, Leech Industries, located in beautiful Meadville, Pennsylvania, has grown to be an industry leading manufacturer producing the very best in precision components. Our diverse capabilities provide our customers with a partner that can provide high quality tool and die services, precision machining, stamping, zinc casting, plastic injection molding, laser welding and assembly for demanding industries such as the Medical and Aerospace markets. https://www.leechind.com/