Sheet Metal Machine Operator

Protolabs•Nashua, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing team where your skills directly contribute to creating precision sheet metal parts for innovative products around the world. As a Sheet Metal Machine Operator, you will operate advanced equipment including lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines, and drills to produce high-quality components that meet exact customer specifications. This hands-on role combines machine operation, blueprint interpretation, quality inspection, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving setting, takes pride in delivering exceptional quality, and enjoys solving problems to keep production running efficiently. If you're passionate about precision manufacturing, safety, teamwork, and making a tangible impact every day, this is an exciting opportunity to build your skills and grow with an industry-leading company.

Requirements

Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks, CAD/CAM.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, 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 in an effective manner.
Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
Commitment to continuous learning.
Commitment to customer or employee service.
Previous experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating lasers, press brakes, hardware insertion machines and drills to produce sheet metal parts.
Responsible for properly loading programs to the machines and changing offsets in the machine if needed.
Must have a basic understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part.
Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
Follows all processes and procedures during the shift, escalates problem areas to shift team lead/supervisor as appropriate.
Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
Responsible for maintaining a neat and organized production area consistent with Protolabs housekeeping standards.
Responsible for working in a safe manner consistent with Protolabs policies.
Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.