Precision Press Setup Technician

ELECTRO SWITCH BUSINESS TRUST; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Switch Business Trust is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and run presses with dies, feed materials, and maintain quality standards in a metal stamping environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in a machine shop, proficiency with micrometers and gauges, and the ability to read blueprints. You will operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and tapping equipment while ensuring a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of machine shop experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and tolerances.
• Capable of using micrometers, verniers and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run presses with dies and materials.
• Pull jobs, select dies, adjust servo for material height.
• Load material onto unwind and ensure no run outs; pull coils up to 800 lb.
• Set up dies using hand tools and mount safety equipment.
• Maintain SPC data sheets on orders and inspect parts for dimensions.
• Operate milling, lathes, drill presses and tapping machines.
• Keep workspace clean and safe and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Press operation

Die setup

Blueprint reading

Micrometers

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Job description

Electro Switch Business Trust is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and run presses with dies, feed materials, and maintain quality standards in a metal stamping environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in a machine shop, proficiency with micrometers and gauges, and the ability to read blueprints. You will operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and tapping equipment while ensuring a clean, safe workspace.