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EDM Operator
PURSUIT AEROSPACE
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Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
About Us: As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. Role Profile This role will use Numeric Controlled Electro Discharge Machines to manufacture aerospace components following approved data card instruction. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities * Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site * Perform EDM operations using a variety of different machines – including wiring, sinking and deep hole drilling. * Working in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmer, operate the EDM to meet the daily production targets. * Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary. * Assist with the development of tooling solutions as necessary. * Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date detailing the EDM path, featuring and tooling information. * Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. * Document actions by completing production and quality logs. * Contribute new ideas and positive support to the current processes to improve productivity. * Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilising root cause and analysis tools Person Specification: * Ability to effectively work in a team environment and on own * Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings and interpretation * Previous experience of manufacturing within EDM equipment and controls would be ideal * Previous experience of working with CNC based machine equipment is desired * Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organisation