Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Discharge Machining Tool Technician
Location: Various Nuclear Plants in the Southeast US

Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

System One has multiple openings for Electrical Discharge Machining Operators to support the upcoming Spring 2026 outage season. 



Position Summary
The EDM Tool Technician is responsible for the setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment. This role ensures tooling, electrodes, and machines are prepared to deliver high-precision results required for nuclear and high-specification manufacturing.



Key Responsibilities

• Set up, align, and maintain EDM machines (wire, sinker, hole-drill) for production use.

• Manufacture, prepare, and maintain electrodes and tooling to support EDM operations.

• Program EDM equipment and optimize machining parameters for accuracy, surface finish, and efficiency.

• Diagnose and resolve machine and tooling issues to minimize downtime.

• Work closely with engineering teams to develop EDM processes for new or modified components.

• Maintain accurate records of tooling setups, machine parameters, and calibration activities.

• Ensure compliance with ASME codes, NQA-1 quality requirements, and nuclear industry safety standards.

• Train EDM Operators in machine setup, safe practices, and best-use procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in precision machining.

• 2–7+ years experience in EDM machining with demonstrated setup and tooling expertise.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of common mechanical problems. 
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems.  
• Strong ability to follow and understand system diagrams and drawings.  
• Experience working in highly contaminated environment.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T, CAD/CAM software, and precision metrology.

• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting EDM machines and maintaining electrodes/tooling.

• Familiarity with nuclear or aerospace quality programs a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and process development skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

Job Tags

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