EDM Operator - Coopersville Area
Job Description:
EDM Operator | Coopersville, MI
Salary Range: $48,000 - $78,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a edm operator? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Coopersville area seeking experienced EDM Operators.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers EDM Operator opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Coopersville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ravenna.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across the Coopersville area seeking EDM Operators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Usual Responsibilities
- Monitor cutting cycles and adjust settings to hold tolerance.
- Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean.
- Record production counts and inspection results on job paperwork.
- Report tooling wear, defects, and machine issues to the supervisor.
- Set up and operate wire and sinker EDM machines for daily production runs.
- Read blueprints and work instructions to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
- Load and align workpieces and electrodes on the machine table.
Recommended Qualifications
- Skill with precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
- Basic math skills for calculating offsets and dimensions.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience operating EDM equipment in a machine shop.
- Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols.
Bonus Qualifications
- Prior work in a tool and die or mold making shop.
- Formal training or certificate in machining technology.
- Experience with both wire and sinker EDM machines.
- Knowledge of CNC programming or editing G-code.
- Familiarity with CAD software for reviewing part models.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Tool and Die Maker, Machine Operator, EDM Technician, Precision Machinist, Die Sinker Operator, Tool Room Machinist, Wire EDM Operator, Sinker EDM Operator, CNC Machinist
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.
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Salary Package:
$ 48,000.00 - 78,000.00 (US Dollar)