Tool Maker/Sinker Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time $28.00 - $35.50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Inspection gauge Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation CNC EDM machine Dimensional measurements CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining Optical comparators Collaboration with manufacturing teams Machine adjustment Cross-functional communication Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Tool Maker/Sinker EDM Machinist - Fort Wayne, IN $28.00-$35.50/hour | First Shift | Company-Paid Employee Health Insurance Precision Work Without Production-Line Repetition If you know how to program and set up Sinker and Wire EDM equipment—and can hold tolerances of ±0.0005 inch or tighter —this is an opportunity to work on challenging, low-volume components instead of running the same part all day. We're seeking an experienced Tool Maker / Sinker EDM Machinist for a growing Fort Wayne precision machine shop supporting automation, aerospace, and other demanding industries. You'll take ownership of your work from programming and setup through machining and final inspection. Compensation and Benefits $28.00-$35.50/hour, based on experience First-shift schedule Employee health insurance fully paid by the company HSA plan option 401(k) with company profit-sharing contributions Competitive PTO—up to four weeks Seven personal or sick days Company-paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Dental and vision insurance are not currently offered What You'll Do Manufacture tooling details, prototypes, and aerospace components Program, set up, and operate Sinker EDM and Wire EDM equipment Operate an EDM hole popper and other machine-shop equipment Fabricate graphite electrodes using grinding and milling processes Produce high-precision, low-quantity parts to demanding specifications Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, specifications, and GD&T callouts Adjust machine settings to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment Perform routine machine maintenance to support consistent performance Collaborate with engineers and machinists to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision What You'll Need At least five years of practical machine-shop experience using EDM equipment Strong Sinker EDM or Wire EDM programming and setup experience Ability to independently program, set up, and operate assigned machines Experience holding dimensional tolerances of ±0.0005 inch or tighter Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and similar inspection equipment Personal machinist tools and measuring equipment Strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across engineering and machining teams Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Additional Experience That Will Help You Stand Out Experience machining steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and exotic aerospace materials Conversational programming experience Mastercam experience Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude Experience solving complex tooling, electrode, or EDM process problems