Machine Operator I - ($15-$22/Hour) New Commerce City, CO

Re:Build Manufacturing; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator to keep our automotive value stream running. You will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in a full layup-through-trimming production cell, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production.

You will train on production equipment, document hourly quality and downtime, and collaborate with other departments to sustain a smooth flow of information across the facility. Prior machine experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One to three years of similar or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of running the machinery across the full layup-through-trimming production cell.
• Keep equipment running via maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustments, and minor repairs.
• Champion safety by monitoring hazards and inspecting safety barriers.

Tools

Layup

Consolidator

Waterjet

Trim

Press

Job description

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate.

Oribi Manufacturing, located in Denver, CO, is a leader in the development and production of advanced thermoplastic composites. We utilize automation, robotics, and advanced materials to produce advanced composite parts for a wide range of industries, including sporting goods, defense, wind energy, automotive, marine, and others.

Who we are looking for

This role keeps our automotive value stream running by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting the machinery that brings high-quality products to life. Working within a full layup-through-trimming production cell, the Machine Operator ensures equipment runs smoothly and at capacity, stays properly maintained through periodic tests and repairs, and consistently meets quality standards. From staging and setup to operation and shutdown, this hands‑on position plays a key part in maintaining safety, quality, and a smooth flow of production information throughout the facility.

What you will get to do

• Take ownership of running the machinery across our full layup-through-trimming production cell—from staging and setup to operation, shutdown, and housekeeping.
• Keep equipment running at its best by maintaining, troubleshooting, adjusting, cleaning, and handling minor repairs.
• Champion safety by monitoring the work area for hazards and inspecting equipment for safety barriers and defects.
• Train on production equipment and machinery in a safe, productive manner.
• Operate your assigned machine and serve as a backup across various operator positions.
• Accurately complete hourly quality and production reports, logging any downtime and its cause.
• Ensure quality by inspecting finished products, catching nonconforming items, and reporting defects to the right people.
• Maintain a clean, organized production area.
• Collaborate across departments to keep safety, quality, and production information flowing throughout the facility.
• Uphold a safe, healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team.

What you bring to the team

• No high school degree is required.
• One to three years of similar or related experience.
• Experience on the following machines strongly preferred, layup, consolidator, waterjet, trim, and/or press.

Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.

Compensation for this role is between $16.50 and $25.00 per hour depending upon relevant experience

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.