Machine Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Ayer (MA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a morning-shift machine operator to load, run, and unload machines (CNC, Press Brake, Laser, etc.) while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires 1 year of metal fabrication experience, blueprint literacy, English proficiency, basic math skills, and the ability to stand for 8 hours. High school diploma or GED is required; familiarity with aluminum, cold-rolled steels, and stainless steel is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year metal fabrication shop experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Familiarity with Aluminum, cold roll, and stainless steel helpful.
• Ability to work for 8 hours standing, walking, reaching, and lifting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Review specifications for operating sequence of machine.
• Load work pieces, operate, run, and unload machines such as CNC, Press Brake, Laser, etc.
• Maintain specifications by tapping, pemming, drilling, grooving, milling, and cutting.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, and bend allowances.
• Clean and maintain machine and tooling.
• Measure finished work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Lift work pieces, fixtures, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in general housekeeping in department.
• Detect malfunctions and troubleshoot.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

English proficiency

Basic math

Standing for 8 hours

Lift heavy objects

Metal knowledge helpful

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Shift: Morning (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $19.00

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Review specifications for operating sequence of machine
• Loads work pieces, operates, runs, and unloads machines to include but not limited to CNC, Press Brake, Laser, etc.
• Maintain specifications by tapping, pemming, drilling, grooving, milling, and cutting
• Adjust speeds, feeds, and bend allowances
• Clean and maintain machine and tooling
• Measure finished work to ensure conformance to specifications
• Lift work pieces, fixtures, etc.
• Maintains clean work area and participates in general housekeeping in department
• Detect malfunctions and troubleshoot
• Adhere to all company policies
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year metal fabrication shop experience required
• Ability to read blueprints required
• Ability to speak, read, and write English required
• Basic math skills required
• Familiarity with various types of metal: Aluminum, cold roll, and stainless steel helpful
• Ability to work for 8 hours standing, walking, reaching, and lifting
• High School Diploma or GED required