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Wire EDM

IDT Tools, Inc
Frankfort, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026 CLOSED ON 8/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wire EDM position at IDT Tools, Inc?

Wire EDM

Job Summary
This is a first shift, full time position, working in a climate controlled, friendly atmosphere. Our machinists are required to perform programming on Wire EDM machines with Mitsubishi controls. One machinist will run multiple machines, keeping them running efficiently throughout the day. Parts for cutting will be set up for night time, “lights out”, cutting, before the machinist has completed the day. Daily and Saturday overtime may be required. In exchange for your hard work, you will be compensated with a competitive wage and excellent benefits including paid time off, major medical, including dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and IRA matching for your retirement.

  • Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
  • Set up and operate Electrical Discharge Machines as necessary for the manufacturing of specific tooling components.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wire EDM machines for daily operation.
  • Must be able to perform basic wire-EDM functions including removing slugs from work pieces.
  • Ability to plan workload to maximize unattended operations of wire-EDM equipment.
  • Ability to run multiple wire-EDM machines as needed.
  • Measure, examine and test, as required, to ensure the completed components for conformance to specifications and free of defects.
  • Record accurately labor time spent on each job.
  • Present product to the next operation for completion.
  • Ability to compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of components.
  • Inspect work area to ensure that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists.
  • Ability to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
  • Ability to operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

· Must be able to setup, program and run wire EDM machines

· Able to read, interpret, and utilize metric prints and tools.

· Experience machining both soft and hard tool steels

  • Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Working experience in similar work environment.
  • Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes.
  • Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, and other measurement devices.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Lifting or pushing 50-100 pounds with crane assistance
  • Possess strong mathematical skills.

Benefits

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Dental insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Retirement plan

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29

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