Cnc Laser Operator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

HIRING NOW · START BY MAY 30 · WESTERN COLORADO

Lock in a critical seat on a fast-scaling industrial fabrication platform.

THE ROLE

Own the CNC Press Brake bench across our entire pod system — from architectural cladding programs for national transit clients to AWS structural fabrications for utility-scale infrastructure. This is a dedicated, owned seat — not a shared role.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN OFF-ROAD / DSM

Mountain Off-Road / DSM is a precision steel fabrication and CNC machining platform in Delta, Colorado. Our work spans:

•      Architectural cladding for national transit programs

•      AWS D1.1 structural steel for utility-scale infrastructure

•      Stainless production cells for OEM clients

•      Aftermarket consumer products

We're scaling. In the last twelve months we've signed multi-year programs with national clients, launched a dedicated stainless production cell, and stood up the first formal pod operating model in our shop's history. This isn't a maintenance shop.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

•      Run our CNC press brake on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless — gauges from 14ga to 1/4"+

•      Read shop drawings, set tooling, dial in bend angles, and produce parts to spec — first piece, every piece

•      Program and edit jobs at the controller — die selection, bend sequence, tonnage, springback compensation

•      Quality-check your own work — tight first-piece and in-process inspection process

•      Coordinate with laser operator and pod fabricators to keep work flowing

•      Keep the brake running clean — preventive maintenance, tooling library organization, safety culture

GROWTH PATH

•      First 90 days: Learn our tooling library, run production on anchor program work.

•      6 months: Full brake bench autonomy. Own setup, programming, and throughput. Begin cross-training a backup.

•      12 months: Brake bench lead. Influence tooling, equipment, and process decisions. Eligible for Pod Lead candidacy.

•      Beyond: Brake/Forming Cell Lead as the platform scales.

REQUIRED

•      3+ years CNC press brake operation (Amada, Cincinnati, Trumpf, LVD, or comparable)

•      Comfort programming at the controller and reading shop drawings

•      Solid grasp of bend allowances, K-factor, springback, and tonnage calculation

•      Mechanical aptitude — troubleshoot tooling and minor controller issues

•      Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for full shift, work safely around moving steel

PREFERRED

•      Experience forming aluminum (architectural panels, cladding work)

•      Tooling library management or die catalog organization experience

•      Background in pod- or cell-based production environments

•      Welding, laser, or general fabrication cross-skills

WHAT WE OFFER

•      $21 – $25/hr based on experience, with reviews tied to clear performance milestones

•      Production bonuses and signing bonus available for the right candidate

•      Paid time off and parental leave

•      Tools and PPE provided — bring you, not your kit

•      Modern, well-equipped shop with a professional production management layer

•      A real path — we promote internally first

WHY DELTA, COLORADO

Delta sits in the Uncompahgre Valley — within an hour of Telluride, Crested Butte, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the Grand Mesa. Lower cost of living than the Front Range, no traffic, four real seasons. Some of the best mountain biking, skiing, hunting, and fly fishing in Colorado — minus the Front Range commute.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to jobs@doughtysteel.com with a short note about your favorite brake job. We respond to qualified applicants within 48 hours.

Mountain Off-Road / DSM is an equal opportunity employer.

Doughty Steel & Machine (DSM) has been a trusted name in fabrication since 1935, when Melvin Doughty opened a blacksmith shop in Eckert, Colorado. Starting with plow shear sharpening, DSM has grown into a full-service job shop located in Delta, Colorado. While our operation has expanded, we remain committed to the same values that began nearly a century ago: personalized service and an unwavering dedication to quality.