Press Setup Technician: Precision Die & Material Handling

Electroswitch; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Electroswitch is seeking an experienced press operator to set up and run automatic and manual presses with various dies and materials. You will verify part quality, adjust tooling, and maintain safe, clean work areas.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of machine shop experience, specialized press operation training, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools such as micrometers and verniers.

Qualifications

• Requires specialized training beyond high school for press operation.
• 1–3 years of machine shop experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Pull jobs, select proper die, and adjust servo for material height into die.
• Pull material called out on job order to prevent runouts.
• Load material onto unwind stand and run through material straightener.
• Set up die using hand tools; maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain SPC data sheets for orders and check part dimensions.
• Inspect parts with gauges and ensure quality and safety.
• Operate pallet jack and hydraulic forklift for material handling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on machining

Safety awareness

Education

Specialized press operation training

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Indicators

Blueprint reading

Job description

Electroswitch is seeking an experienced press operator to set up and run automatic and manual presses with various dies and materials. You will verify part quality, adjust tooling, and maintain safe, clean work areas.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of machine shop experience, specialized press operation training, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools such as micrometers and verniers.