Sinker EDM Programmer / Operator | Up to $36/hr + $2,500 Hiring Bonus

Build Precision Components That Make Innovation Possible

We are looking for an experienced Sinker EDM / RAM EDM Programmer and Operator who can program, set up, burn, inspect, troubleshoot, and take ownership of high-precision work from blueprint to finished component.

Our Sinker EDM team produces complex, mission-critical components for medical device, aerospace, defense, space exploration, and advanced technology applications. These are the parts where details matter, assumptions get expensive, and precision has to show up every day.

🔧What You’ll Do

• Program, set up, and operate Sinker EDM / RAM EDM / Conventional EDM equipment

• Run precision EDM work on Makino CNC EDM machines

• Work with graphite and copper electrodes for complex profiles, cavities, features, and tight-tolerance details

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, models, GD&T, tolerances, and customer specifications

• Perform EDM burning, electrode setup, alignment, offset adjustments, and process troubleshooting

• Support work involving C-axis EDM, helical EDM, indexing, carbide circuit, and fine-finish EDM applications

• Inspect your own work using precision measuring tools and quality documentation

• Work closely with machining, grinding, quality, engineering, and production teams

• Maintain clean, organized, accurate, and repeatable setups

• Support continuous improvement, process stability, and first-time-right manufacturing

⚙️Equipment & Technology You May Use:

KMM’s EDM and manufacturing capabilities include:

• Makino EDAF-3 CNC EDM with C Axis

• Makino EDNC-32 CNC EDM

• Fine Finish Carbide circuit EDM capability

• Helical EDMing and indexing capability

• 8-station and 16-position tool changer EDM systems

• Graphite and copper electrode-based EDM processes

• Mastercam

• Esprit CAD/CAM

• SolidWorks

• CMMs, optical comparators, micrometers, gages, and precision inspection equipment

Our facility also includes Wire EDM, 3/4/5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, Swiss machining, grinding, finishing, passivation, laser marking, and advanced inspection capabilities.

✅What We’re Looking For

This role is a strong fit for someone who is dependable, curious, and hands-on.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of Sinker EDM, RAM EDM, Conventional EDM, Plunge EDM, or Mold Maker experience

• EDM programming, setup, and operation experience

• Experience with Makino EDM or similar CNC EDM equipment

• Strong blueprint reading skills

• Working knowledge of GD&T

• Experience producing tight-tolerance precision components

• Ability to work with graphite and/or copper electrodes

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to inspect your own work and maintain quality standards

• Comfort working in a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment

Bonus Points if you have experience with:

• Makino EDAF or Makino EDNC experience

• Experience with helical EDM, C-axis EDM, indexing, carbide circuit, or fine-finish EDM

• Electrode manufacturing experience

• Graphite electrode experience

• Copper electrode experience

• Mastercam experience

• Esprit CAD/CAM experience

• SolidWorks or model-based manufacturing experience

• Toolmaking, moldmaking, or tool & die background

• Medical device manufacturing experience

• Aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing experience

• Experience with first article inspection, in-process inspection, or close-tolerance quality documentation

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, controls, gauges, and measuring instruments.

• Distinguish colors, displays, indicators, and measurement markings when performing programming, setup verification, and inspection-related tasks.

• Communicate effectively with machinists, engineers, quality personnel, and production teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Visually inspect parts, tooling, machine displays, blueprints, and measurement devices, including the ability to distinguish fine details and small dimensional variations.

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tooling, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.

• Safely operate material handling equipment and lifting devices when required.

• Work around moving mechanical equipment, cutting tools, metal chips, coolants, lubricants, and other manufacturing-related materials.

• Tolerate exposure to moderate noise levels typical of a manufacturing environment while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain regular attendance and work scheduled overtime as needed to support production requirements.

ITAR Requirement

KMM is an ITAR-registered facility. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Green Card.

A Restrictive Covenant Agreement (NDA) must be executed for this position.

Confidentiality of all KMM Group business matters is a professional responsibility within the scope of this role. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, customers, vendors, policies, operational methods, technical processes, know-how, trade secrets, pricing, delivery reports, open order reports, financial reports, financial data, and other business affairs of KMM Group.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Supplemental health insurance options

• Total wellbeing programs and mobile mental health support

• Financial Academy

• Paid holidays and PTO

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development and education programs

• Dedicated Manager of Training

• Dedicated HR support

• Employee advocacy support for benefits-related needs

Why KMM

KMM Group manufactures precision components that support life-changing and mission-critical technology. Our work serves medical device, aerospace, defense, space exploration, and advanced engineering customers.

This is a good fit for someone who wants more than “load the job and hit cycle start.” You will work on challenging parts, difficult details, and precision problems that require knowledge and experience.

We value people who care about their craft. People who ask better questions. People who want the part right, the setup stable, and the process understood.

Our philosophy is simple: People are Paid to Think.

We want the ideas of the people closest to the work. If you like improving processes, solving problems, teaching others, and making parts that matter, this is the kind of shop where your experience can actually shape what comes next.