Journeyman Howick Operator Mytikas Steel

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A production facility in Florence, Colorado, is seeking a Journeyman Howick Operator to independently operate steel framing machines. Responsibilities include machine setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of CNC operation experience and strong blueprint interpretation skills. The role offers a 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts in a production-driven environment. Interested applicants should submit their resumes through the provided portal.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in CNC operation, preferably in steel framing.
• Experience with routine maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate Howick machines to produce steel components.
• Perform machine setup and routine maintenance checks.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Operating CNC machines

Blueprint interpretation

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical technology

Tools

Howick steel framing machines

OSHA-approved forklift

Job description

The Journeyman Howick Operator independently operates Howick steel framing machines to produce accurate, high‑quality steel frame components and building supplies. This role performs machine setup and adjustments, completes routine checks, troubleshoots fundamental issues, and adheres to safety and quality standards to support consistent production output.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Howick steel framing machines to produce steel frame components and building supplies.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, and adjustments to ensure precision and reduce material waste.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fundamental operational issues to maintain smooth production flow.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure alignment with specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and report issues to the Howick Operator Team Lead.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain safety compliance and a clean, organized work area.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience operating CNC machines or similar equipment, preferably in steel framing or modular construction.
• Proficiency operating Howick steel framing machines or similar equipment.
• Strong blueprint/technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience with routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical technology or related field.
• OSHA‑approved forklift certification.

Work Environment / Schedule

• Onsite at Mytikas Industries’ production facility in Florence, Colorado.
• Production‑driven environment; PPE required.
• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10‑hour shifts (40 hours total).

How to Apply

• Scroll down to “Apply to Job.”
• Under “Upload Resume *”, do one of the following:
  • Drag and drop your resume into the upload box, or
  • Click Upload and select your file
• Make sure your resume file is accepted: PDF/DOC/DOCX/TXT/RTF and under 10MB.
• Fill out the Personal Information section (typically Full Name, Email, Phone, and optionally LinkedIn).
• Complete any Additional Questions (often includes an SMS consent checkbox).
• Click the final Apply button to submit.

EEO Statement

Mytikas Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and building a strong local workforce. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned and role scope may change based on business demands.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.