Press Set Up Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Press Set Up Operator Pay: $17.50 + overtime Shift: 1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Benefits: 401k, vision, health, dental

Job Description

As a Press Set Up Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating various manual, pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic presses. Your role will involve cutting, shaping, and forming metal, plastic, or other materials used in manufacturing operations to specific dimensions as specified by blueprints, CAD drawings, or other documented specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install die sets into various types of presses.
• Adjust components and set stops on precision forming equipment.
• Install, align, and secure holding fixtures and dies to press beds using gauges, templates, shims, and hand tools.
• Measure and inspect workpieces for quality and conformance to acceptable part geometry and customer specifications using various measuring equipment such as height gauges, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, etc.
• Document specific set-up notes and diagrams to ensure process repeatability.
• Start press and observe operation to detect possible misalignment or malfunction and make any necessary changes/adjustments.
• Perform general maintenance and lubrication of presses to keep equipment operating correctly.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Skilled in the use of basic hand tools.
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• Good dexterity.

Why Work Here?

This position offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities tied to both company and individual performance. Employees can participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and enjoy generous time off, start with 21 days of PTO from day one, plus 10 paid holidays annually. The company provides affordable health coverage options, including low-cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care are available. A 401(k) plan with company match is offered to support your future starting day one. The Wellness Incentive Program allows you to earn rewards for prioritizing your health, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential support for life's challenges. Tuition Assistance is available to invest in your development and career growth, and there are clear career advancement pathways for internal growth and development. Performance bonuses are also offered to recognize high performance and team success.

Work Environment

You will be working in a clean, organized manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.