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Punch Press Operator

The Peterson School
Leominster, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Company: New Location: Leominster, MA

Punch Press Operator

New England Fabricated Metals

Position/Title: Punch Press Operator

Pay Range: $21-$29 per hour

Experience: Punch Press Operator: 3 years

Reports to: Production Manager

Company: New England Fabricated Metals, Inc.

Address: 101 Crawford Street, Leominster, MA 01453

Website: www.NEFM.com

The Punch Press Operator position at NEFM is a key role within our organization. We are seeking energetic, imaginative and creative individuals with robust skills in manufacturing, machining, hand tools and production processes accompanied by a genuine passion to learn. Your skills will be utilized within a fast-growing and innovative shop environment. NEFM values individuals with creative and practical problem-solving skills and those who take pride in their work, value accountability, integrity, mutual respect and collaboration.

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and is a highly valued role driving our continued success. This role is responsible for setting up tooling and fixturing as well as operating equipment in various sized production runs.

Responsibilities Include

  • Represent New England Fabricated Metal’s values and deliver excellent service through each unique interaction with customers and vendors
  • Programming offline
  • Amada experience preferred
  • Install preset jobs and setup tooling, fixturing and machinery
  • Coordinate with Engineering team as changes arise
  • Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces, adhering to quality production standards and tight tolerance requirements
  • Perform physical functions of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs., and maneuvering product as needed.
  • Responsible for complex set ups, forming, and editing programs at the machine
  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures, process integrity and regulations including keeping work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition
  • Monitoring of calibration of all measuring equipment used and monitoring machinery and tools to ensure safe correct and optimum performance
  • Verify the paperwork, print number, revision levels, operation sequence, materials, program and check sheet are all correct and consistent.
  • Run jobs in an efficient, organized and safe manner while following the work instructions on the print and/or work order sequence.
  • Maintain the workflow and perform quality audits as required to ensure that the product meets or exceeds the customer specifications

Qualifications Of Successful Candidates

  • At least two years’ experience operating punch press machines in a sheet metal fabricating environment, Amada experience preferred
  • Willingness to work within a fast-paced environment with constant multi-customer requests to coordinate
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all office and production staff in a professional manner
  • Ability to spend significant portions of the day on your feet to communicate between the production floor and office spaces
  • Familiarity with JobBOSS MRP software is preferred, but the ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively is required

Additionally, the ideal candidate should thrive working in a dynamic manufacturing environment with tight turnaround times and must be able to work both independently and as a member of a cohesive team.

NEFM Is Proud Of Its Reputation As An Organization That Places Customer Service, Consistent Quality And On-time Delivery As The Cornerstone Of Our Business. NEFM Is Defined By The Following Characteristics

  • Our shop is clean, well-organized, and climate controlled
  • We are a fast paced, dynamic manufacturing company that creates tight tolerance components
  • Management encourages continuing education and job specific training programs
  • NEFM is growing rapidly, but we are still a small and agile company, and we encourage you to join us and grow with our winning team
  • NEFM develops new ideas at a very fast pace, everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, try new things, and help develop better processes
  • At all levels of the company, we are encouraged to be flexible, forward-thinking, inclusive, and take the time to enjoy the rewards of being the best and brightest in our market space
  • NEFM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

This position represents a great opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to the sheet metal fabrication industry and are looking to advance their careers. We offer challenging work in a clean, professional, team environment. NEFM offers competitive compensation rates, health care insurance benefits, paid time off, and eligibility to participate in a retirement plan with company matching after a probationary period. Come visit our facility, talk with our employees, and then come grow with us!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. New England Fabricated Metals does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status. NEFM is a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits Include

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company paid STD/LTD insurance
  • Company paid PFML insurance
  • Bonus potential
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company sponsored matching

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Monday to Friday

Instructions To Apply

Please email your resume to abadrikian@nefm.com

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