Posted August 14, 2026
EDM Programmer/ Operator
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Loves Park, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Wire EDM Programmer/Operator
Location: Loves Park, IL
Hire Type:Long Term Contract with Full Benefits
Salary:$30-$40/hr.
Location: Loves Park, IL
Hire Type:Long Term Contract with Full Benefits
Salary:$30-$40/hr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
We are seeking a Wire EDM Programmer/Operator to program, set up, and operate Wire EDM equipment to produce high-precision components. This role requires strong knowledge of CAD/CAM programming, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision inspection while maintaining strict quality standards.
Job Duties:
- Create 2-axis and 4-axis Wire EDM programs using Mastercam, Esprit, or similar CAM software.
- Set up, indicate, and operate Wire EDM machines such as Mitsubishi, Sodick, or Agie.
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
- Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, comparators, CMMs, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize unattended machine operation.
- Perform routine Wire EDM maintenance, including cleaning work tanks, tables, and wire path components.
- Maintain production records, control charts, and required quality documentation.
- Follow AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and documentation procedures.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of Wire EDM setup and operating experience or equivalent CNC/Wire EDM experience.
- Experience programming Wire EDM equipment using Mastercam, Esprit, or similar CAD/CAM software.
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
- Strong understanding of shop math, including geometry and trigonometry.
- Experience using precision inspection equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two-year technical degree or certificate preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
