Full-Time
Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Operator
Oberg Industries
201-500 employees
Global contract manufacturer of precision parts
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Sarver, PA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
- Ability to stand, sit, stool, kneel, or work in bent positions for up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with control and unassisted.
- Operate wire electrical discharge machines to produce precision components.
- Perform routine maintenance and basic wire electrical discharge machining functions, including removing slugs from workpieces.
- Run multiple machines simultaneously and plan workloads to maximize unattended operations.
- Locate, diagnose, and correct problems in equipment and systems using testing tools and prior experience.
- Comply with all company quality system standards, safety, and security procedures.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Prior machining or wire electrical discharge machining experience is preferred.
Oberg Industries is a global contract manufacturer that designs and produces precision machined and stamped metal components, tooling, and assemblies for major brands. The company operates five U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, giving customers flexible capacity and access to the latest equipment to meet demanding production needs. By applying advanced manufacturing practices, Oberg develops creative solutions that help customers gain a competitive edge. Founded in 1948, its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable manufacturing capacity and high-quality parts for complex assemblies.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Oberg posted 16 active jobs in 2026, up 90.9% from 2025.
- LinkedIn teased a major Makino machining center addition in January 2026.
- The apprenticeship program keeps graduating workers, reducing hiring friction and plant ramp time.
What critics are saying
- Revelio shows headcount fell from 649 in 2023 to 632 in March 2026.
- Oberg sells into aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical; customer demand swings hit orders fast.
- Aerospace and defense primes can dual-source tooling, squeezing Oberg's margins by 2027.
What makes Oberg Industries unique
- Oberg combines stamping, machining, tooling, and assemblies for customer-supplied prints.
- Its DOL-certified apprenticeship program supplies trained machinists in Freeport and Sarver.
- Cliff Forrest’s 2018 majority ownership provides capital for long-cycle manufacturing investments.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Profit Sharing
Performance Bonus
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Flexible Work Hours
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
Company News
At today's ceremony, Loew joined Oberg's CEO, Rich Bartek, in celebrating the graduates' accomplishments and presented them with a certificate acknowledging their completion of the registered apprenticeship program.