Press Operator

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage with overtime

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with companyCon

Job summary

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA is seeking a skilled Press Set-Up Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and operate automatic presses, perform measurements with micrometers and gauges, and ensure tolerances are met while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage with overtime, benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 401(k) with company contributions, and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic shop math proficiency.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Ability to use handheld measurement instruments.
• Experience operating continuous metal strip processing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more presses, spot welders and tapping machines.
• May perform bench operations using hand-held equipment.
• May use punch press, degreaser, welders, pneumatic and/or foot presses, optical comparator scales, micrometers, fixed gauges, templates, torque wrenches, verniers, calipers, thread comparator, plug and ring gauges.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping order and cleanliness in area.
• Wear all required PPE at all times.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Reading English instructions

Handheld measuring instruments

Press setup & operation

Experience with continuous metal strip

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Shop Math

Tools

Micrometers

Fixed gauges

Calipers

Verniers

Torque wrenches

Templates

Punch press

Degreaser

Welders

Optical comparator scales

Job description

Engineered Materials Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Press Set-Up Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team.

What we offer

• competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime
• comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement

Ask about our $1000 sign-on bonus!

Pay range $23-28/hr

Position Summary

Set up and operate one or more automatic presses, compacting presses or four slides to punch, notch, pierce, slot, blank and form a variety of products. Follow instructions for methods of operating presses. Check work with micrometer and other measuring instruments and fixed gauges to check dimension to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more presses, spot welders and tapping machines.
• May perform bench operations using hand-held equipment
• May use punch press, degreaser, welders, pneumatic and/or foot presses, optical comparator scales, micrometers, fixed gauges, templates, torque wrenches, verniers, calipers, thread comparator, plug and ring gauges
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled
• Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping order and cleanliness in area
• Wear all required PPE at all times
• Perform other related duties as required

Education and Experience

• High School or Equivalency Diploma
• Basic Shop Math
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English
• Ability to use handheld measurement instruments
• Experience operating continuous metal strip processing equipment preferred