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Wire EDM / Sinker EDM Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOak Ridge, TN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 4 years of Wire EDM and/or Sinker EDM machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Experience programming and operating Agie Charmilles EDM equipment or comparable Wire and Sinker EDM machines.
Ability to read blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and engineering drawings while holding tight dimensional tolerances.
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other inspection tools.
Experience planning setups, selecting tooling, troubleshooting machining issues, and working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime, including occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate Agie Charmilles Wire EDM machines to manufacture complex tooling and precision components.
Set up and operate Agie Charmilles Sinker EDMs, including electrode setup, burn optimization, and wear compensation.
Create, edit, and optimize Wire EDM programs using CAM software and machine controls to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
Manufacture tooling, fixtures, production parts, and assemblies requiring tight tolerances and complex geometries.
Read and interpret blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawings, and machining specifications to ensure parts meet print requirements.
Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
Use mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipment to fabricate electrodes, fixtures, and tooling, and support EDM operations.
Troubleshoot machining issues, recommend manufacturing improvements, and collaborate with engineering to improve producibility.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on EDM machines, dielectric systems, filtration systems, and related equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Apprenticeship, technical school, or vocational machining education.
Background in tool and die, mold making, fixture building, or precision tooling.
Experience operating manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, jig borers, or other toolroom equipment.
Ability to optimize machining processes and recommend improvements to tooling or manufacturability.

Wire EDM / Sinker EDM Machinist

Laborup · Oak Ridge, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-07

Workplace: on_site

Description

We’re hiring an experienced Wire EDM / Sinker EDM Machinist to join our precision toolmaking team. This is a highly skilled role focused on programming, setting up, and operating Agie Charmilles Wire and Sinker EDM machines to manufacture complex tooling, production components, fixtures, and precision assemblies.

This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys solving difficult manufacturing challenges, holding extremely tight tolerances, and working on one-of-a-kind tooling rather than repetitive production. You’ll own projects from programming and setup through final inspection while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes and deliver high-quality parts.

Why Join Us

Precision Tooling Environment: Work on complex tooling, fixtures, and high-precision components rather than repetitive production work.
Advanced Equipment: Operate Agie Charmilles Wire and Sinker EDMs alongside a full complement of manual and CNC machine tools.
Long-Term Stability: Join an established manufacturer investing in skilled trades and advanced machining capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

$26+/hr starting out depending on experience with annual bonuses.
Medical and vision insurance, HSA, and 401k + company match
PTO and paid holiday leave
Overtime opportunities available

Requirements

Responsibilities

Wire EDM Operation: Set up, program, and operate Agie Charmilles Wire EDM machines to manufacture complex tooling and precision components.
Sinker EDM Operation: Set up and operate Agie Charmilles Sinker EDMs, including electrode setup, burn optimization, and wear compensation.
Programming: Create, edit, and optimize Wire EDM programs using CAM software and machine controls to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
Precision Machining: Manufacture tooling, fixtures, production parts, and assemblies requiring tight tolerances and complex geometries.
Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, engineering drawings, and machining specifications to ensure parts meet print requirements.
Inspection: Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
Manual Machining: Utilize mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipment to fabricate electrodes, fixtures, tooling, and support EDM operations.
Process Improvement: Troubleshoot machining issues, recommend manufacturing improvements, and collaborate with engineering to improve producibility.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance on EDM machines, dielectric systems, filtration systems, and related equipment.
Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety procedures.

Qualifications

Required

EDM Experience: 4+ years of Wire EDM and/or Sinker EDM machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Programming: Experience programming and operating Agie Charmilles EDM equipment or comparable Wire and Sinker EDM machines.
Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings while holding tight dimensional tolerances.
Inspection Skills: Proficient with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other inspection tools.
Machining Knowledge: Experience planning setups, selecting tooling, troubleshooting machining issues, and working independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime, including occasional Saturdays.

Preferred

Technical Training: Apprenticeship, technical school, or vocational machining education.
Toolroom Experience: Background in tool and die, mold making, fixture building, or precision tooling.
Additional Equipment: Experience operating manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, jig borers, or other toolroom equipment.
Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to optimize machining processes and recommend improvements to tooling or manufacturability.

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About the Company

Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Laborup operates a two-sided marketplace that connects construction contractors with skilled tradespeople. It helps contractors find, hire, and manage workers for various trades (e.g., general labor, carpentry, electrical) through a streamlined platform, while offering tradespeople a mobile app to discover consistent job opportunities, manage their profiles, and receive payments. The platform also handles payroll, taxes, insurance, and compliance, reducing administrative work for hirers and enabling a flexible, scalable workforce. Laborup generates revenue by charging contractors a fee for each worker hired through the platform. The company’s goal is to alleviate construction labor shortages and inefficiencies by providing reliable employment and a dependable stream of skilled labor to projects, with an emphasis on efficient staffing, payroll services, and HR compliance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $7.7M
Headquarters: Knoxville, TN
Founded: 2024

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