Set-Up Machine Operator

Accelera; Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Newbury, MA seeks a Machine Setup Operator to prepare, calibrate, and operate manufacturing equipment, ensuring high-quality output and streamlined workflows. You’ll ready machinery for cycles, fine-tune parameters, load materials, and perform initial test runs to verify performance.

Ideal candidates will diagnose mechanical issues, interpret detailed instructions, and perform precision measurements with careful attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and operating industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues with mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed work instructions and production guidelines.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments for quality verification.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure product excellence.
• Ability to work autonomously in a high-speed production setting.
• Willingness to support various production tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize production equipment for upcoming manufacturing cycles.
• Equip and calibrate machine parts, guides, and tooling to meet specific operational needs.
• Configure machine parameters to align with project requirements and production goals.
• Load materials and verify precise alignment to ensure consistent output.
• Execute initial test cycles to calibrate equipment before full-scale production.
• Oversee machine functionality to maintain high product quality.
• Inspect completed items to verify accuracy and quality benchmarks.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or operational problems to reduce downtime.
• Carry out regular sanitation and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Document production data while adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Detail-oriented

Autonomous work

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

As a Machine Setup Operator, your primary focus is to manage the preparation, calibration, and operation of manufacturing equipment to guarantee high-quality output and streamlined production workflows. You will be tasked with readying machinery for upcoming cycles, fine-tuning operational parameters, supplying necessary materials, resolving technical malfunctions, and conducting rigorous inspections to ensure every item adheres to established standards.

Core Duties

• Prepare and organize production equipment for upcoming manufacturing cycles.
• Equip and calibrate machine parts, guides, and tooling to meet specific operational needs.
• Configure machine parameters to align with project requirements and production goals.
• Help ensure consistent output by loading materials and verifying precise alignment.
• Execute initial test cycles to calibrate equipment before starting full-scale production.
• Oversee machine functionality to help maintain a high standard of product quality.
• Examine completed items to verify they meet accuracy and quality benchmarks.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or operational problems to help reduce equipment downtime.
• Carry out regular sanitation and preventative maintenance tasks on all machinery.
• Document production data while strictly adhering to all established safety protocols.

Requirements

• Prior background in the configuration and operation of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Solid mechanical understanding and the ability to diagnose technical issues.
• Capacity to interpret and execute detailed work instructions and production guidelines.
• Proficiency in utilizing precision measuring instruments for quality verification.
• Strong focus on detail to help ensure the highest level of product excellence.
• Ability to function autonomously within a high-speed production setting.
• Openness to supporting various production tasks as the needs of the facility arise.