Press Setup Operator

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

Set up and run large and small automatic and manual presses using 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 job order to insure no run outs.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.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.