
Punch Press Operator/Set Up
Hiring bonus: $25 — Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)
- Location
- Milford, CT
- Job type
- Contract to hire
- Pay
- $18.00/hour
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Weekly
- $720
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,440
This job pays about $18.00/hour — 17% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut ($21.70/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut right now
- 10 open Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut from 1 agency, 3 of them in Milford.
- Pay in these listings: $17.50 – $39.18/hour, median $20.50/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Connecticut: $21.70/hour ($45,136/year, BLS).
Job description
Location: Milford, CT
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Pay: $18/hour
Employment Solutions is hiring a Punch Press Set Up and Operator for our client in Milford, CT. This position involves setting up and operating punch press machinery to produce quality metal components while meeting production and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate punch press machines, including die installation, material alignment, and machine adjustments.
- Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and job instructions.
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Monitor production to ensure parts meet quality specifications.
- Change tooling, sharpen dies, and perform routine machine maintenance.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report major concerns to supervision.
- Maintain accurate production, scrap, and inspection records.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Qualifications:
- Previous punch press setup and operating experience required.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints, work orders, and production instructions.
- Experience using precision measuring tools, such as calipers and micrometers.
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently.
If you have punch press experience and are looking for a first-shift manufacturing opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
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