Press / Tool Room Manager

Sinclair Manufacturing Company•Norton, MA

5d•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. This full-time, onsite role oversees daily press and tool room operations while supporting production, quality, and continuous improvement. The manager works directly with presses and tooling and leads department employees to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with company quality standards. The position combines press setup and operation, metal-stamping production support, tool maintenance, employee supervision, and quality-system responsibilities. The manager provides daily direction and training, coordinates schedules and employee documentation, supports audits and management reviews, and helps resolve production and quality concerns. The role reports to the Operations Manager.

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 identifying issues, evaluating information, and implementing 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 meet 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 scrap is handled and disposed of properly.
Provide hands-on technical and operational support to production areas as needed.
Maintain, organize, and return tools to their designated storage locations.
Document tool conditions and status using Tool Tags.
Diagnose tooling issues and perform minor repairs to support 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 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 (QMS) requirements.
Support consistent 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.