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Doherty Staffing Solutions
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EDM Programmer
2025-06-03
2025-07-23
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job ID: 46147422
Pay Rate: $70000-90000 / year
Jobs Office: Career Solutions
Job Description
Are you a skilled EDM Setup Programmer who thrives on precision, independence, and purpose-driven work? Doherty is looking for a passionate EDM Set-Up Technician located near Linden, NJ to join our growing precision machining team. You'll play a vital role in the production of high-tolerance medical device components, working closely with engineers to bring part designs to life. Targeting a EDM Programmer to set up and programming Wire EDM machines. Starting pay is between $35-$40/hr. with a bonus.
What you will do:
What you will do:
- Program and set up Wire EDM equipment (Makino & Mitsubishi)
- Develop manufacturing processes from part prints for new or existing customer products
- Create and modify light fixture designs using 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)
- Own the full process—from drawing to finished part
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (cleaning, greasing, replacing parts)
- Collaborate with engineering to optimize part design and tooling
- Ensure all work meets tight tolerance and quality expectations in a regulated environment
- Combination of offline workstation and on machine G-code programming
- 3–5 years of hands-on Wire EDM experience (programming + setups)
- OR a strong technical school/trade program background in machining or engineering design
- Experience using 2D CAD software for fixture or part layout (AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks)
- Comfortable interpreting prints, specs, and setting up precision parts
- Familiar with regulated industries like medical device, pharma, or aerospace
- Software: 2D CAD (AutoCAD or equivalent), basic CAM experience helpful
- Get ownership of your setups and be involved in every step of production
- Enjoy a stable schedule with minimal OT (5–10% max) and quarterly bonuses
- Growth: Previous team members have moved into engineering, process development, and advanced programming roles.
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and PTO.
- #CareerChangeByDoherty
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