Press Operator

Tech Etch; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

20 vacation days + 10 holidays

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Wellness incentive program & employee assistance program

Professional development & career advancement pathways

Tuition assistance program

Quarterly & personal performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Tech Etch in Plymouth, Massachusetts is looking for a Press Operator to operate presses and produce precision parts, ensuring quality checks and documentation. This full-time position offers a salary range of $17.50 – $25.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Additional perks include employee stock ownership, generous vacation days, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and must be detail-oriented with good dexterity.

Qualifications

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Operate various presses to cut, shape, and form materials.
• Perform operations to blueprint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate Form department presses and equipment to produce precision parts.
• Perform interval quality checks and document results.
• Identify imperfections and out-of-spec conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good dexterity

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Ability to learn and retain new skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Height gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

About the Company

Tech Etch specializes in manufacturing precision‑engineered components and flexible printed circuits for the Medical Devices, Aerospace and Defense, and Electronics and Telecommunications industries. Our mission is to inspire, create, and provide innovative solutions that enhance lives globally.

Position Summary

The Press Operator operates Form department presses and equipment to produce precision parts, performing interval quality checks, measuring dimensions, and documenting results.

Essential Functions

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions from Lead, Set‑up personnel, traveler, or other company documentation.
• Operate various manual, pneumatic, electric and hydraulic presses to cut, shape, and form metal, plastic, or other materials used in manufacturing operations.
• Perform forming, cutting, drilling, bending, and punching operations to blueprint specifications.
• Use various measuring equipment such as height gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify part dimensions.
• Document measurements, counts, etc. on company paperwork/graphs.
• Able to handle delicate parts and use tweezers.
• Identify imperfections and out‑of‑spec conditions based on documented acceptance criteria.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Good dexterity – eye‑hand coordination
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn and retain new skills

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting or standing for up to 8 hrs.
• Repetitive movements
• Good eyesight

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. First shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Second shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am. Occasional overtime as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Stock Ownership
• 20 vacation days + 10 holidays
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness incentive program & employee assistance program
• Professional development & career advancement pathways
• Tuition assistance program
• Quarterly & personal performance bonus opportunities

Compensation

Salary range: $17.50 – $25.00 per hour. Most new hires can expect to start around $17.50 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

EEO Statement

Tech Etch is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. The company is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.