Wire EDM Operator - Job Description

MANOR TOOL & MANUFACTURING

Wire EDM Programmer and Operator

Toolroom • 1st Shift • Full-Time • Schiller Park, IL

Modern equipment. Precision Dies and Tooling. A team that's been doing it right for 65 years.

For more than 67 years, Manor Tool & Manufacturing has built a reputation for precision, craftsmanship, and doing the job right the first time. We're a family-owned shop where the people on the floor are the heart of the business. We're hiring a self-motivated Wire EDM Programmer and Operator to join our team.

If you know your way around MasterCam software and Wire Machines, enjoy working with a team, and like keeping production moving, we want to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A stable, family-owned company with deep roots and a 65+ year track record - no layoffs-and-rehire churn.
• Modern equipment and resources.
• Full service toolroom.
• Real ownership of your work - you manage job from programming to operation.
• A team that invests in its people and supports you in growing your skills.
• A predictable first-shift schedule - home for dinner.

What You'll Do

• Program, setup, and operate (2) Mitsubishi Wire machines utilizing MasterCam software.
• Prepare the machine for overnight burns.
• Stay diligent with Preventative Maintenance.
• Order supplies for machines including wire and replacement parts.
• Keep your work areas clean and organized.
• Take an active part in our safety initiatives.
• Occasional overtime which may include Saturdays.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum (2) years experience on Wire EDM machines.
• Ability to use and understand all measuring devices and gages, including the calibration process.
• Basic English reading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass our company ISO, English, and Math assessments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Tool and Die and Metal Stampings preferred.
• Hands-on experience with other toolroom machinery.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• A hands-on shop role: standing, walking, and using your hands throughout the workday, with regular bending, stooping, or twisting.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Vision of 20/40 (with or without correction) and the ability to communicate clearly on the floor.
• Stamina to work all assigned hours, including overtime as needed.
• Comfort in a shop environment with ongoing exposure to metalworking machinery, loud noise, dust, mist, oils, and solvents.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and we'll be in touch. We review every application and personally reach out to candidates who look like a strong fit for our growing team.

Manor Tool & Manufacturing • 9200 Ivanhoe St, Schiller Park, IL • (847) 678-2020

Manor Tool & Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.