Sheet Metal Manufacturing Operator

Protolabs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 22,978 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Protolabs in Nashua, New Hampshire is hiring a Sheet Metal Operator. This position involves operating equipment to create prototype sheet metal parts while ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 0–1 year of manufacturing experience. The role promotes teamwork and encourages continuous learning. Compensation ranges from $16.68 to $20 per hour, with a competitive rewards package offered.

Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills to produce sheet metal parts.
• Perform thorough part inspections as per quality requirements.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Join our team as a Sheet Metal Operator!

Works in various areas of the shop to create prototype sheet metal utilizing lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills. The position will run multiple parts following standard operating and quality procedures. Ability to create quality parts in a timely and safe manner.

Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm

What you will do

• Operate lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills to produce sheet metal parts.
• Load programs to the machines and change offsets if needed.
• Have a basic understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances as they relate to the finished part.
• Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
• Ensure jobs run in a timely manner to secure on‑time delivery.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Follow all processes and procedures during the shift, escalating problem areas to the shift team lead/supervisor as appropriate.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
• Maintain a neat and organized production area consistent with Protolabs housekeeping standards.
• Work safely in accordance with Protolabs policies.
• Be a self‑starter capable of handling a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.
• Complete operator PMs during the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What it will take

• 0 – 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and CAD/CAM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, and height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated confidentiality.
• Ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contributions while being cost‑sensitive.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to customer or employee service.

Bonus to have

• Previous experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.

$16.68 - $20 an hour

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix varies based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

Legal requirements

Proto Labs maintains ITAR‑compliant operations in all of its United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.