Sealed Air Sealed Air
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Machine Operator

Department: Protective

Employer Reference: 55349

Location: Ayer, Massachusetts, United States

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.  

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and dependable Entry-Level Metal Machinist to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for individuals interested in learning machining operations, metal fabrication, and precision manufacturing techniques. The successful candidate will assist with operating machinery, reading blueprints, measuring metal components, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

 

Pay: $19.00 

Shift: Morning

 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Follow all workplace safety procedures and company standards 
•    Operate basic machining equipment such as lathes and milling machines under supervision 
•    Measure and inspect metal parts using precision tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges 
•    Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions 
•    Load and unload materials and machine parts safely 
•    Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning 
•    Assist senior machinists with fabrication and production tasks 

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED preferred 
•    Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining skills 
•    Ability to read measurements and use hand tools 
•    Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
•    Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 pounds 
•    Prior manufacturing or shop experience is a plus but not required 

 

Preferred Skills:
•    Familiarity with CNC machinery or metalworking tools 
•    Basic math and blueprint-reading skills 
•    Good communication and time-management abilities 

 

Work Environment:
This role operates in a manufacturing or machine shop environment and may require exposure to noise, metal dust, and heavy equipment. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and required.

Benefits and Perks

•    401(k) 
•    401(k) matching 
•    Dental insurance 
•    Disability insurance 
•    Employee assistance program 
•    Employee discounts 
•    Flexible spending account 
•    Health insurance 
•    Life insurance 
•    Paid elder care 
•    Paid time off 
•    Parental leave 
•    Professional development assistance 
•    Retirement plan 
•    Tuition reimbursement 
•    Vision insurance 

Qualifications

Additional Information

Requisition id: 55349 

Relocation: No  

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify,  infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver’s License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

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