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Wire EDM Programmer/Machinist

Chicago Extruded Metals (CXM)
Cicero, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Company Description

Chicago Extruded Metals (CXM) specializes in creating high-quality engineered brass and bronze products, including custom-designed alloys, shapes, profiles, bars, rods, and tubes that meet AMS and ASTM standards. From a 200,000 square foot facility in Cicero, Illinois, CXM offers a fully integrated brass mill capable of casting, extrusion, and finishing for both limited and high-volume production runs. The company focuses on advanced metallurgy techniques to ensure precision, consistency, and reduced machining needs for customers. With a commitment to engineering excellence, CXM supports a wide range of industries by delivering products tailored to their specific requirements.


Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Wire EDM Programmer/Machinist based in Cicero, IL. The responsibilities include programming and operating Wire Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM), conducting equipment setup, creating precision metal parts based on specified designs, and ensuring top-quality standards by monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments. The role also involves maintaining the machines and adhering to safety regulations while collaborating closely with the engineering and production teams to meet project requirements and timelines.


Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Computer Science and Programming, with the ability to write and optimize code for CNC/EDM machinery
  • Experience in Back-End Web Development and Software Development, particularly in relation to machining software
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and its application in developing efficient programs for precision manufacturing
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience working with precision machining and familiarity with advanced metallurgy processes is highly desirable
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints


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$62,135 to $77,469
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