Metal Stamping Press Setup Operator

Electro Switch Corp.; Rockland (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Electroswitch is seeking an experienced Metal Stamping Press Setup Operator for our Rockland, MA facility. This role prepares and runs stamping presses, loads dies, reads blueprints, and ensures parts meet specifications and tolerances.

Ideal candidates have hands-on press setup, material-feeding, and the ability to document quality data. You will maintain safety, operate material-handling equipment, and work with a team to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in press operation preferred.
• 1–3 years of press operation/setup experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing specs.
• Experience with dies, stamping presses, and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, specs, and blueprints before production.
• Select, install, and set up dies for each order.
• Adjust feeds and straighteners to ensure alignment.
• Load coils weighing up to 800 lb onto unwind stand and feed through straightener.
• Set up and operate automatic and manual stamping presses with various dies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Indicators

Thread gauges

Job description

Electroswitch is seeking an experienced Metal Stamping Press Setup Operator for our Rockland manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for setting up and operating large and small automatic and manual stamping presses using various dies and materials to produce precision metal components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with press and die setup, material-feeding equipment, blueprint reading, and precision measuring instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work orders, specifications, blueprints, and setup instructions before beginning production.
• Select, install, and set up the appropriate die for each production order.
• Adjust servo feeds, material straighteners, and other equipment to ensure proper material height and alignment.
• Retrieve and verify the correct material specified on the work order to prevent production interruptions or material shortages.
• Load coils weighing up to 800 pounds onto the unwind stand using approved material-handling equipment.
• Feed material through the straightener and into the press.
• Set up and operate automatic and manual stamping presses using various dies and materials.
• Install and adjust guards, sensors, and other required safety equipment before operating the press.
• Set up and operate in-die tapping equipment.
• Inspect finished parts to confirm conformance with blueprints, specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Use micrometers, vernier calipers, indicators, thread gauges, and pins to inspect parts.
• Complete and maintain required SPC and production documentation.
• Monitor equipment during operation and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including checking oil levels, lubricating equipment, and identifying loose or worn components.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines, lathes, drill presses, tapping machines, and other related shop equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or specialized training in press operation, metal stamping, machining, or a related field is preferred.
• One to three years of press operation, press setup, metal stamping, or related machine-shop experience.
• Experience setting up dies and operating automatic or manual stamping presses strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to use micrometers, vernier calipers, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Understanding of basic inspection procedures and SPC documentation.
• Ability to use hand tools and material-handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and operate manufacturing equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and carry materials within established safety limits.
• Ability to handle material coils weighing up to 800 pounds using appropriate lifting and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Pay Range:

$23.00 - $30.00 hourly

Work Hours:

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for accommodations.