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Wire EDM Operator/Programmer - 1st Shift

Owens Industries LLC
Oak Creek, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Owens Industries, we don\'t measure success by how

many parts come off the line; we measure it by the micron. We aren\'t a

production shopwe are a destination for machinists who are tired of

\"close enough\" being the standard. If you are looking for a place to

mindlessly run cycles, this isn\'t it. If you are a craftsman who finds

satisfaction in the friction of holding sub-micron tolerances on exotic

materials for aerospace and defense systems, you\'ve found the right

shop. Our clean, climate-controlled facility is equipped with

state-of-the-art machining technology, and our team is made up of

long-tenured, highly skilled professionals who take pride in solving

complex manufacturing challenges. Position Summary The Wire EDM Operator

/ Programmer is responsible for producing sub-micron-tolerance

components using advanced EDM machining systems. You are the architect

of your processfrom programming and setup to final inspection. You will

be working with world-class Agie-Charmilles technology, tackling

geometry that would stump most shops. This is a role for the person who

wants to test their mettle and sharpen their skills alongside a team

obsessed with absolute precision. Core Responsibilities Program, set up,

and operate Wire EDM and Sinker EDM machines Achieve sub-micron

tolerances on exotic and difficult-to-machine materials Utilize advanced

CAD/CAM systems Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T specifications

Perform complete machine setups, fixturing, tooling, and offsets Conduct

First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections Troubleshoot

machining and process issues Mentor junior machinists and reinforce best

practices Ensure compliance with ITAR and AS/ISO 9100 requirements

Machines & Technology Agie-Charmilles Wire EDM Agie-Charmilles Sinker

EDM Hermle C20 5-Axis Machining Center Advanced CAD/CAM software

Temperature-controlled shop environment Qualifications 710 years Wire

EDM experience 5 years EDM programming and full machine setup

Demonstrated ability to achieve sub-micron tolerances Experience

machining exotic materials such as Inconel and Titanium Strong CAD/CAM

proficiency Advanced knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods Aerospace

and defense experience preferred Ability to perform physical job duties

which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing,

crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Compensation & Benefits Competitive Pay Based On Experience Health,

dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO)

and paid holidays Short- and long-term disability coverage Employee

Assistance Program (EAP) Monthly and quarterly employee drawings No

weekend work Apply today to join a team that truly believes in machining

to achieve the impossible. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: 710 years Wire EDM experience 5 years EDM programming

and full machine setup Demonstrated ability to achieve sub-micron

tolerances Experience machining exotic materials such as Inconel and

Titanium Strong CAD/CAM proficiency Advanced knowledge of GD&T and

Inspection Methods Aerospace And Defense Experience Preferred Ability To

perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to

55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a

reasonable accommodation \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a

Rsum: ashly@owensind.com Apply Online: www.owensind.com

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