EDM Operator

Category: Skilled Trade
Location: Portland, TN 37148
Pay: $23.00 Hourly
Posted: 1 week ago
Status: Open

Description

EDM Operator

Put your EDM expertise to work, building precision tooling that keeps manufacturing moving forward every day.

Company Profile

Established in 1974, this Portland, Tennessee manufacturing company specializes in metal stamping, tool and die, welding, and custom assembly. Serving automotive, power tool, electronics, and other industrial customers, the company combines skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing equipment and a strong focus on quality, dependable delivery, and customer service.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

EDM Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $23.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 02:30pm)
  • Write programs, implement functions, and burn details to meet engineering and production specifications.
  • Operate EDM equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform general preventive maintenance on EDM equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Inspect and verify finished products to ensure they meet original specifications and requirements.
  • Monitor, control, and properly dispose of EDM wire and related supplies.
  • Assist the Tool Room with various tasks as needed and directed.
  • Read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, diagrams, schedules, and technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve practical machining and production issues.

EDM Operator Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 3–5 years of experience as a Toolmaker or EDM Machinist.
  • Experience in a metal stamping or automotive supplier environment is preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals. Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a variety of variables and instructions.
  • Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Gallatin, TN

179 Hancock Street

Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 393-6692

gallatin.tn@elwoodstaffing.com

Qualifications

*See above for qualifications

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