Metal Production Operator

Accelera; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Natick, MA is seeking a Metal Production Operator to support the production team. You will configure, manage, and fine-tune equipment used in making and refining metal tubing.

This hands-on role requires strong mechanical skills and careful attention to detail in an industrial setting. The position emphasizes manual equipment control, material handling, and adherence to safety rules while maintaining production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial or manufacturing machinery is preferred.
• Proven mechanical skills with ability to diagnose equipment issues.
• Experience configuring and calibrating manual machines is advantageous.
• Ability to understand and follow production directives and work orders.
• Strong attention to precision and product quality.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage metal fabrication tools such as tube formers, grinders and straighteners.
• Perform manual equipment modifications to boost output and efficiency.
• Handle loading, feeding and removal of metal coils and tubing during cycles.
• Monitor multiple machines to maintain steady performance.
• Inspect finished items against quality benchmarks and specs.
• Identify and fix mechanical malfunctions through adjustments.
• Follow production schedules, documentation, and work orders.
• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with safety rules.
• Keep production areas tidy, organized and hazard-free.
• Physically lift and maneuver materials up to 50 lbs as required.

Skills

Industrial machinery operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Manual equipment calibration

Reading work orders

Autonomy

Physical stamina

Job description

Our manufacturing facility is looking for a dedicated Metal Production Operator to support our production team. You will be responsible for the configuration, management, and fine-tuning of equipment utilized in the creation and refinement of metal tubing. We are looking for a hands-on individual who possesses strong mechanical skills and a keen eye for detail to thrive in this industrial setting.

Our manufacturing facility is looking for a dedicated Metal Production Operator to support our production team. You will be responsible for the configuration, management, and fine-tuning of equipment utilized in the creation and refinement of metal tubing. We are looking for a hands-on individual who possesses strong mechanical skills and a keen eye for detail to thrive in this industrial setting.

Core Duties

• Configure and manage metal fabrication tools, such as tube formers, grinders, and straighteners.


• Execute manual equipment modifications to help optimize production output and efficiency.


• Manage the loading, feeding, and removal of metal coils and tubing during the manufacturing cycle.


• Oversee the operation of several machines at once to ensure steady performance.


• Examine completed items to verify they align with established quality benchmarks and technical requirements.


• Identify and resolve mechanical malfunctions by performing independent equipment adjustments.


• Adhere to established production schedules, documentation protocols, and specific work orders.


• Promote a secure workplace by operating machinery and handling materials in compliance with safety regulations.


• Uphold a tidy, orderly, and hazard-free production area for the whole team.


• Execute the physical handling and repetitive lifting of materials weighing as much as 50 lbs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior background in industrial or manufacturing machine operation is highly valued.


• Demonstrated mechanical proficiency and the capability to diagnose equipment problems.


• Experience in performing manual machine configurations and calibrations is preferred.


• Capacity to interpret and execute production directives and work orders accurately.


• High level of precision and a dedication to maintaining product quality standards.


• Ability to work autonomously, oversee multiple units, and achieve production targets.


• Comfortable engaging in physically strenuous tasks within a practical manufacturing environment.


• Background in tube manufacturing, grinding, or metal processing is considered an advantage.

Further Details:

This role is physically active and centers on manual equipment control and material handling, with regular exposure to industrial lubricants. Please note that this position does not involve CNC programming or operation.