Press / Tool Room Manager

SINCLAIR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Norton, MA

5d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sinclair Manufacturing (dba PacAero Norton), a manufacturer serving aerospace, industrial, and defense customers, is seeking a hands-on Press/Tool Room Manager for its Norton, Massachusetts facility. The company has around 70 employees at the 35,000-square-foot site and is ISO 9001 certified and compliant with DFAR and ITAR regulations. The manager oversees daily press and tool room operations and supports the production team. The role combines hands-on press operations and metal stamping expertise with employee supervision, production quality, and continuous improvement. The manager sets up and operates presses, supports production needs, oversees tooling care and documentation, and ensures work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with company quality standards and QMS requirements. The position also involves employee scheduling, training, performance feedback, documentation, and coordination with Human Resources and company leadership on personnel matters. This is a full-time, onsite position, Monday through Friday, in the Press/Tool Room department. It reports to the Operations Manager. The manufacturing-based work environment includes regular interaction with production equipment, tooling, materials, and employees. The role may be subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of hands-on experience in press operations, metal stamping, tool room operations, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience involving employee training, work coordination, performance feedback, or employee documentation.
Strong working knowledge of press setup, operation, tooling, and basic troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret production instructions, procedures, measurements, dimensions, and tolerances.
Proficiency with manufacturing-related calculations, including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, material usage, scrap, yield, and production quantities.
Ability to maintain accurate production, quality, and employee documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and implement practical solutions.
Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to balance hands-on production responsibilities with employee supervision and department management.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational coursework in manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate power presses and foot presses to support production requirements.
Retrieve and inspect raw materials to ensure they meet job specifications.
Produce First Articles for press department orders, coordinate approvals with Quality Assurance, and complete production travelers and related documentation accurately.
Monitor material usage, track available inventory, and ensure proper handling and disposal of scrap.
Provide hands-on technical and operational support to production areas as needed.
Ensure tools are maintained, organized, and returned to designated storage locations.
Document tool conditions and status using Tool Tags.
Diagnose tooling issues and perform minor repairs to maintain production efficiency.
Support proper use, handling, and care of press equipment and tooling.
Oversee department employees by providing daily direction, training, and performance feedback.
Coordinate employee schedules, review and approve timecards, and manage time-off requests.
Participate in interviewing and evaluating potential new employees.
Conduct employee performance reviews and maintain appropriate documentation.
Address performance and disciplinary matters in coordination with Human Resources and company leadership.
Promote a productive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
Ensure department operations and documentation comply with Sinclair's Quality Management System requirements.
Support quality standards through accurate production documentation and First Article approval processes.
Serve as a certified internal auditor and support internal quality audits and compliance activities.
Coordinate management review activities in accordance with QMS requirements.
Identify and address production or quality concerns to support ongoing operational improvement.