electrical discharge machine Operator

Allentown, PA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. 

Machine Operator I
Allentown, PA 18109
Duration : 11/14/2016 to 08/13/2017
$13.75/hr on w2
- Operate previously set-up electrical discharge machines, radial or straight, to shape metal work pieces under direct supervision.
- Perform fabrication of simple electrodes or dress electrodes under supervision.
- Position and secure work pieces on electrical discharge machine table with clamps, vice or fixture. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrode to insure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using such measuring instruments as caliper and dial indicators.
- Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current, frequency and electrode feed rate according to information on chart and/or knowledge of electrical discharge machining procedures.
- Turn valve to immerse electrode and work piece in dielectric coolant circulating bath.
- Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Move controls to position electrode over work piece.
- Inspect first piece using measuring instruments for conformance to specifications. Maintain measured dimension list. Inspect key dimensions on each piece and record dimensions.
- Check set-up and electrode at the start of each shift.
- Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
- Maintain company production and quality standards.
- Report unusual problems or conditions to supervisor.
- Observe company safety rules and regulations.
- Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.



SR.IT Recruiter

Sandra Taylor 

571-267-4186

About this role

Summary

Operate electrical discharge machines, perform setup, inspection, and maintenance under supervision.

Job title

electrical discharge machine Operator

Experience level

entry level

Industry

staffing

Location requirements

Allentown, PA, on-site work only

Salary

$13.75/hr on w2

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

machine operationmeasurementcaliperdial indicatorssafety rules

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical discharge machiningmetal fabricationmachine operationmeasurement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Allentown, PA, USA

On-site City