Primeway Tool & Engineering

🔧 Primeway Tool & Engineering

Location: Madison Heights, MI
Industry: Precision Machining & Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Founded: 1958
Company Size: 20–50 employees

🚀 Who We Are

Primeway Tool & Engineering is a pioneer and innovator in the world of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). Founded in 1958 by Ping Ianitelli — one of America’s original EDM visionaries — Primeway helped establish EDM as an accepted and essential manufacturing process in the U.S. and beyond.

Today, we're still pushing the envelope in CNC machining, EDM, and automation. With over 420 years of combined team experience, we specialize in:

• CNC Wire EDM
• CNC Ram EDM
• CNC Small Hole EDM Drilling
• Multi-axis CNC milling (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)
• Robotic automation and custom machine solutions

We partner with customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and other high-precision industries.

🛠️ What We Do

Our shop is built for high-mix, low-volume machining. We take on complex and challenging projects that require tight tolerances, smart problem-solving, and hands-on precision. Whether we’re programming 5-axis parts in Mastercam or running EDM electrodes overnight, we’re always looking for the most efficient way to deliver quality parts on time.

Key Equipment Includes:

• Fanuc Robodrill (3/4/5-axis)
• DMG Mori with EROWA robotic automation
• Haas & Fadal CNC mills
• Mastercam CAM software (required for programmers)

💼 Why Work Here

If you’re a skilled machinist, programmer, or EDM specialist who wants to:

• Work in a clean, well-organized environment
• Solve unique challenges with a supportive team
• Learn cutting-edge tech like robotics, EDM, and 5-axis CNC
• Join a company with 65+ years of stability and growth

…then you’ll fit right in.

Our shop values initiative, craftsmanship, and pride in doing things right the first time. We don’t believe in micromanagement — we believe in giving great people the tools and freedom to succeed.

💬 What Our Team Says

“No two jobs are the same here. It keeps you sharp, and the team actually cares about doing quality work.”
– CNC Programmer at Primeway

“You’re not just running parts — you’re solving problems. It’s a place where your input matters.”
– Fabrication Machinist

✅ Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay (flexible based on experience)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA options
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee referral and assistance programs
• Overtime opportunities

📍 Location

Madison Heights, Michigan — conveniently located just north of Detroit with easy access to I-75 and I-696.