Precision Sheet Metal Operator — First Shift

Socket.dev; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401k

Dental and Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

HSA/FSAs

Holidays

Job summary

Proto Labs is seeking a Sheet Metal Machine Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will operate lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills to produce precision sheet metal parts meeting customer specs.

The role blends machine operation, blueprint interpretation, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment. Ideal candidates are self-starters who value safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality components.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machining in prototype manufacturing setting or related education/experience.
• Familiarity with MS Office, SolidWorks, CAD/CAM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity while being cost-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines and drills to produce sheet metal parts.
• Load programs to machines and adjust offsets as needed.
• Understand blueprints and geometric tolerances relevant to finished parts.
• Perform thorough part inspections and make quality decisions.
• Ensure jobs run on time to meet delivery schedules.
• Follow quality and safety standards within the department.
• Escalate issues to the shift lead as appropriate.
• Support daily production with solutions for chronic issues.
• Maintain a neat, organized production area per housekeeping standards.
• Work safely and complete operator PMs during shift.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Tools familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring instruments

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Continuous improvement

Tools

MS Office

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Job description

Proto Labs is seeking a Sheet Metal Machine Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will operate lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills to produce precision sheet metal parts meeting customer specs.

The role blends machine operation, blueprint interpretation, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment. Ideal candidates are self-starters who value safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality components.