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Wire EDM Operator

Electron Energy Corporation
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wire EDM Operator position at Electron Energy Corporation?

Wire EDM Operator - Machinist 2 - Weekend shift; Machinist 3 (Lead) - 2nd shift

Job Description

About Electron Energy Corporation:

Electron Energy Corporation (EEC) is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of rare earth magnets for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. As part of Permag, EEC leverages deep materials expertise and vertically integrated capabilities to deliver high-performance magnetic solutions.

For more information on Electron Energy Corporation, please visit: https://www.electronenergy.com


Machinist 2:

  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Can write program and setup WEDM
    • Can write program and setup Hole Pop
    • Perform troubleshooting of mechanical, quality, and process issues.
    • Achieve and maintain tolerances below .0005 independently.
    • Collaborate with quality and engineering to resolve quality issues.
    • Train and mentor Machinists 1 and Operators.
    • Document and refine setup procedures and standard work instructions.
    • Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
    • Assist with machine repair and preventive maintenance.
    • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and production standards.
    • Maintain autonomous maintenance schedule.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years machining experience.
  • Expert in precision machining and tolerances below .0005.
  • Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience writing G and M Codes.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience using AutoCAD.


Machinist 3 (Lead):

  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and production standards.
    • Machine operations of the WEDM Cell
    • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, setups, quality, and process issues by performing root cause analysis and provide recommendations.
    • Document and refine procedures and standard work instructions.
    • Able to lead a team of associates to execute improvement projects.
    • Achieve and maintain tolerances below .0005 independently
    • Collaborate with quality and engineering to resolve quality issues.
    • Assist with machine repair and preventive maintenance.
    • Manage department autonomous maintenance schedule and adherence.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Expert in precision machining and tolerances below .0005.
  • Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with G Code/CNC programming.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with AutoCAD.
  • Leadership and mentoring experience.

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Weekend Shift - 36 hours
2nd shift - 40 hrs

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