
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work with standard mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Proactive thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
Ability to recognize and work additional hours to support projects that are behind schedule
Physical Requirements
Will climb stairs multiple times per day
Will sit, stand, or walk distances for up to the entire duration of shift
Will lift, push, or pull 25 lbs
Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and material
Essential Duties:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the EDM Applications Engineer assists Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Executive Staff by providing technical information for the tooling, programming and EDM process
They are subject matter experts who take the Engineering Manager's direction and are responsible for providing others with area-specific instructions
In addition, they may be required to perform the same duties as area operators
The EDM Applications Engineer must be a team player, professional, and willing to interface with customers, engineering staff, and lead & train Operators in the shop floor environment
Develops and improves EDM parameters for new and existing projects
Utilizes knowledge of G and M Code Programming to assist with project improvement/development
Assists Manufacturing Engineers in converting engineering drawings and specification requirements into precise manufacturing operations and quality instructions for the operators
Provides leadership to others through training and sharing of knowledge and skills
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Setups and runs machines or processes required to process jobs per drawings and specs
Participates and helps coordinate on-site OEM training
Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values
Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE

EDM Applications Engineer
Hi-Tek Manufacturing is searching for experienced EDM Applications Engineer who wishes to develop his or her career in advanced manufacturing technology by executing a higher level of workmanship.
Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening

Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more! Hi-Tek offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.
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