Press Operator

Senior Metal Bellows•Sharon, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Metal Bellows is hiring a Press Operator to produce custom-engineered metal bellows components for industries including aerospace, defense, and energy. The operator works from blueprints, route sheets, and written instructions; sets up and runs hydraulic and mechanical presses; and performs inspections to ensure components meet dimensional and quality requirements. The role involves rubber-to-metal stamping, with training available, and processing thin strip stock made from materials such as Inconel, AM350, and titanium. Operators maintain setups, make minor adjustments, report unusual issues to a supervisor, use precision measurement equipment and Statistical Process Control (SPC), and complete labor transactions using basic computer systems. The position is based in Sharon, Massachusetts. Access to facilities and systems may be restricted by ITAR and/or EAR trade-compliance requirements; applicants who receive conditional offers may be asked to provide information for eligibility and licensing assessments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills to perform labor transactions and other required system functions.
Ability to meet applicable ITAR/EAR access and export-control requirements, if subject to those regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing or quality is preferred but not required; training is available.
Experience with rubber-to-metal stamping is preferred but not required; training is available.

Responsibilities

Follow blueprints, route sheets, and written instructions to produce components to quality requirements.
Set up and operate hydraulic and mechanical presses ranging from 150 to 1,200 tons safely and precisely.
Perform rubber-to-metal stamping; training is provided to the selected candidate.
Process Inconel, AM350, and titanium strip stock with thicknesses from .001 to .008 inches while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Perform setups or request assistance for complex setups, and conduct in-process inspections to ES Specifications.
Maintain setups and make minor adjustments; escalate unusual issues to the supervisor.
Verify product quality using quantitative charting methods such as SPC and precision measuring tools, including contour readers and non-contact measuring systems.
Use basic computer skills to complete labor transactions and other required system functions accurately.