Press Setup / Operator

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Abington, MA is seeking a Press Setup / Operator to set up and run presses, using various dies and materials to stamp parts. The role is on permanent, first-shift with specific hours, and involves maintaining quality and safety standards.

The candidate will load material, adjust equipment, inspect parts, and use measuring tools such as micrometers and gauges, while ensuring a clean work area and proper safety practices.

Qualifications

• Level of knowledge usually associated with specialized training beyond high school in the operation of presses and related equipment.
• One to three years of relevant machine shop experience.
• Must be capable of using micrometers, verniers, indicators, and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Pull jobs order, select proper die, and adjust servo for proper material height into die.
• Pull the material called out on the job order to ensure no runouts.
• Load material onto unwind stand and run through material straightener.
• Pull material coils up to 800 lbs. using proper equipment.
• Setup die using various hand tools.
• Adjust and mount any safety equipment to run die.
• Maintain SPC Data sheets on selected orders.
• Check all piece parts for proper dimensions.
• Maintain equipment by checking oil levels, greasing, and checking for loose or worn parts.
• Set- up and run in-die tapping dies.
• Check all parts for proper thread using gages and pins.
• Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Utilize pallet jack, hydraulic forklift, and other related equipment for material handling.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Operate millers, lathes, drill press and tapping machines.

Skills

Press operation

Die setup

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Education

Specialized training beyond high school

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Indicators

Job description

JOB TITLE: Press Setup / Operator
LOCATION: Abington, MA
DURATION: PERM (Nonexempt)
SCHEDULE: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm (30-min lunch) & Friday, 6:30 am – 12:30 pm
HOURLY RATE: $23.00 – $30.00 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Machine Shop

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Summary:

Set up and run large and small automatic and manual presses using a wide variety of dies and different types of materials, stamping required piece parts.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Pull jobs order, select proper die, and adjust servo for proper material height into die.
• Pull the material called out on the job order to ensure no runouts.
• Load material onto unwind stand and run through material straightener.
• Pull material coils up to 800 lbs. using proper equipment.
• Setup die using various hand tools.
• Adjust and mount any safety equipment to run die.
• Maintain SPC Data sheets on selected orders.
• Check all piece parts for proper dimensions.
• Maintain equipment by checking oil levels, greasing, and checking for loose or worn parts.
• Set- up and run in-die tapping dies.
• Check all parts for proper thread using gages and pins.
• Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Utilize pallet jack, hydraulic forklift, and other related equipment for material handling.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Operate millers, lathes, drill press and tapping machines.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• Level of knowledge usually associated with a specialized training beyond high school in the operation of presses and related equipment.
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant machine shop experience.
• Must be capable of using micrometers, verniers, indicators, and reading blueprints.