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Delta, CO · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
Coordinate with laser operator and pod fabricators to keep work flowing * Keep the brake running ... Starting with plow shear sharpening, DSM has grown into a full-service job shop located in Delta ...
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Delta, CO · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
Coordinate with laser operator and pod fabricators to keep work flowing * Keep the brake running ... Starting with plow shear sharpening, DSM has grown into a full-service job shop located in Delta ...
Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
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Brighton, CO · On-site
$18 - $36.50/hr
... hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Maintain quality service by following repair ... Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
Denver, CO · On-site
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
$25.14/hr
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
... Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock ... As a Machine Operator I, you will be entitled to the following: * An Hourly Rate of $25.14
Arvada, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Laser ... Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press. * Laser and punch ...
Arvada, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Laser ... Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press. * Laser and punch ...
Arvada, CO · On-site
$23 - $29/hr
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Laser ... Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press. * Laser and punch ...
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Arvada, CO · On-site
$23 - $29/hr
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Laser ... Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press. * Laser and punch ...
Commerce City, CO · On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
Properly care for and maintain tools in good operating condition; ensure tools and equipment are ... brake shear, power saws, drills, punch press, etc. * Good verbal and written communication skills.
Commerce City, CO · On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
Properly care for and maintain tools in good operating condition; ensure tools and equipment are ... brake shear, power saws, drills, punch press, etc. * Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Delta, CO · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... operating model in our shop's history. This isn't a maintenance shop. WHAT YOU'LL DO You're the ... Coordinate with fitters, brake op, and laser op to keep the welding bench fed * Manage consumables ...
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Delta, CO · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... operating model in our shop's history. This isn't a maintenance shop. WHAT YOU'LL DO You're the ... Coordinate with fitters, brake op, and laser op to keep the welding bench fed * Manage consumables ...
| Aspect | Shear Brake Operator | Shear Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Operates shear brake machines to bend, cut, and shape metal sheets | Operates shear machines to cut metal sheets to specified sizes |
| Certifications | Typically requires machine operation and safety certifications | Often requires similar safety certifications, with additional focus on cutting precision |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing or metal fabrication shops | Metal fabrication or manufacturing facilities |
| Industry Usage | Common in metalworking, manufacturing, and fabrication industries | Common in metalworking, manufacturing, and fabrication industries |
Both Shear Brake Operators and Shear Operators work in metal fabrication environments, often requiring safety certifications. The key difference is that Shear Brake Operators focus on bending and shaping metal with brake machines, while Shear Operators primarily cut metal sheets to size. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the metalworking industry.
$21 - $25/hr
Full-time
Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 26 days ago
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.
