Entry-Level Precision Machining Operator

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Newton, MA is seeking a Machine Operator to safely run and monitor production equipment used in the manufacture of advanced materials.

You will follow SOPs, perform minor setup and changeovers, inspect product quality, document production data, and support continuous improvement in a cleanroom‑like environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic math/measurement skills; pay ranges from $23.99 to $29.39 per hour depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong reading/comprehension of technical documents and instructions.
• Proficiency with basic measurement tools and math for tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery (rolling mills, winding, annealing, drawing equipment)
• Perform minor setup, adjustments, and changeovers
• Monitor equipment and material flow; report issues promptly
• Conduct routine quality inspections for dimensions, finish, cleanliness
• Maintain accurate production records and scrap data
• Use measuring tools to verify tight tolerances (.0001)

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Inspection devices

Job description

Materion Corporation in Newton, MA is seeking a Machine Operator to safely run and monitor production equipment used in the manufacture of advanced materials.

You will follow SOPs, perform minor setup and changeovers, inspect product quality, document production data, and support continuous improvement in a cleanroom‑like environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic math/measurement skills; pay ranges from $23.99 to $29.39 per hour depending on experience and location.