Job Description
Do you want:
A clear path from operator to programmer?
Owners who are hands-on and invested in you?
Recognition and bonuses for your loyalty?
This could be the job for you!
Machinist – Manufacturing
Pay Range: $19-25/hr + DOE
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hours: M-F: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. (optional OT on Saturdays)
Why consider this Machinist position:
Family-owned company where the owners are present and involved every day.
Clear career path from Operator to Setup Operator to Programmer.
Anniversary bonuses that reward your loyalty and longevity.
Strong, stable growth with a respected, quality-focused manufacturer.
Supportive team culture rooted in quality so you can feel proud of your work.
Robust benefits package to make you feel valued.
How you’ll spend your time as a Machinist:
Load material into CNC lathe/mill equipment with bar feeders.
Read blueprints and verify part dimensions to specifications.
Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, and pins.
Make offsets to keep parts within tolerance.
Identify signs of tool wear and report concerns to leadership.
Track part quantities and prepare parts for the next operation.
Support changeovers and make basic program edits as needed.
Keep your machine and work area clean and organized.
Skills & experience we’d like you to have as a Machinist:
1+ years of machining or machine shop experience.
Ability to read blueprints and use basic measurement tools.
Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining.
Basic G-code or program editing knowledge is a plus.
Mastercam experience is a plus but not required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to stand, lift, and perform physical work in a shop.
Reliable, safety-minded, and able to follow direction.
Sound interesting? We want to talk to you! Apply for this Machinist position on this site OR call/text us directly with questions at 970-225-9292.
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Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].