Sinker EDM Specialist
Westfall Technik

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Sinker EDM Specialist

Potential Earning of over $60,000 Annually

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Willernie, MN Site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Sinker EDM Specialist with the below qualifications:

What You'll Love About Us:

  • Salary: $25 - $31 / hour, plus weekly Overtime (average hours are 40 - 50 hours per week). (Based on education and experience).

  • 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, COVID Sick Pay, Vacation Pay

  • 401K, Plus Employer Match

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…

  • We understand how COVID has affected many businesses around the globe. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, many companies had to permanently shut down and lay off workers. Because Westfall Technik is an essential business, we kept our doors open, our employees employed and kept our employees safe by following our COVID policy and procedures, which still stand in place today.

Professional Attributes

  • Obtain blueprints from Design Engineering department or Toolmakers
  • Perform programming for EDM
  • Inspect graphite electrodes to ensure all requirements are met
  • Inspect steel via micrometers, scopes, CMM, gauge pins, drop indicators, and/or sine angles from overnight runs and make adjustments as needed
  • Determine length of run, set up machines, and operate equipment to maximize efficiency
  • Work with Toolmakers and CNC Leads to determine most efficient strategies
  • Work with Polishing to establish tolerances; when dimensions are EDM correct, send components to Polisher
  • Send completed EDM work to Toolmaking, Polishing, or customer as required
  • Perform maintenance on equipment; change filters, lubricate, and clean for positive customer image
  • Read, interpret prints, and correct any errors before machining steel
  • Communicate with CNC Mill Programming to prepare for upcoming projects
  • Perform minor polishing and recast removal from EDM process as needed
  • Work to improve Sinker EDM processes and procedures to directly enhance efficiency, accuracy, quality, speed, and company profits


Desired Skills and Experience

  • Desire two-year degree in Mold-making, EDM, machine tool technology, or related field
  • One to five years of experience in programming EDM and operating EDM sinker
  • Proficient at reading blueprints (on paper and on computer)
  • Strong skills in geometry, trigonometry, and performing math calculations
  • Able to hold tight tolerances (±.0002) per design specs
  • Excellent mechanical abilities: able to utilize equipment, identify and resolve problems, and improve speed and efficiency of machines
  • Ability to expertly operate all EDM machines in the department

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment



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