Machine Shop CNC Mill Setup/Operator

Manpower Group (USA); Mead (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) in Mead, CO is hiring a skilled Machine Shop Operator for the day shift. You will set up jobs, monitor progress with programmers, troubleshoot issues, and help keep machines running safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem-solving in a fast-paced shop, and adherence to quality standards. Benefits include a 3-day weekend schedule with four days off, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine shop operations or a similar hands-on field.
• Comfortable using shop and quality lab tools/equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Physically able to handle shop work.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs: build tools, fixturing, prep materials, and load work/tool offsets
• Work with programmers to monitor job progress and suggest improvements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Load and unload equipment and materials safely
• Offer ideas to improve shop efficiency and workflow
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery
• Record readings and log data for machined parts
• Support daily operations while ensuring quality standards are met

Skills

Shop experience

Tools & equipment

Problem solving

Physical ability

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Measuring tools

Quality lab tools

Job description

Machine Shop Operator – Day shift

Mead, CO | $25 to $30/hr, Monday to Friday

Why This Role Rocks

Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced, high-quality machine shop? Our weekend team in Mead, CO is growing, and we need a skilled Machine Shop Operator who takes pride in doing things right. If you enjoy solving problems, keeping machines humming, and contributing to a team that values efficiency and quality, this could be your perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up jobs: build tools, fixturing, prep materials, and load work/tool offsets
• Work with programmers to monitor job progress and suggest improvements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Load and unload equipment and materials safely
• Offer ideas to improve shop efficiency and workflow
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery
• Record readings and log data for machined parts
• Support daily operations while ensuring quality standards are met

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in machine shop operations or a similar hands-on field
• Comfortable using shop and quality lab tools/equipment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Physically able to handle shop work
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What You’ll Get

• 3-day weekend schedule with 4 days off
• $22/hr, with 36 hours paid as 40 (includes 4 bonus hours)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills