Machine Shop Operator

Bme-Fire-Trucks; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Full benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k

Job summary

BME Fire Trucks, a locally owned Boise, Idaho manufacturer of wildland fire apparatus, is seeking skilled Machine Operators. You will program, set up, and operate CNC machines including laser and plasma cutting, as well as shears, rolling, and brakes to produce parts.

Ideal candidates read blueprints, operate CNC equipment, and maintain high quality in a safety‑conscious environment. Join a team dedicated to protecting communities across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• Able to read blueprints and ensure parts produced within tolerance.
• Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy in life‑critical equipment.
• Physically capable to stand, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Good math skills with tape measure reading.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and quality standards while operating equipment.
• Read drawings to ensure parts meet tolerances with measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Use basic hand tools to assemble and modify parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

Quality mindset

Mathematical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Tools

CNC machines

Laser cutting

Plasma cutting

Sawing

Press brakes

Job description

Description

WE ARE WILDLAND

BME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end‑use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.

Being a family‑owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.

Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That’s the BME difference.

Job Description

BME Fire Trucks is seeking skilled Machine Operators with experience. We are a locally owned Fire Truck manufacturer in Boise, Idaho. BME manufactures wildland fire apparatus used in the US and Canada for wildland fire suppression. Be a part of something that makes a difference in saving lives, homes, and our amazing recreational areas. As a Machine Operator, you will be produce parts by programming, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC machines including laser cutting, plasma cutting, shear cutting, rolling, press brakes, saws, and punches. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.
• Reading drawings to ensure productions of parts are within tolerance through using various measuring devices such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, etc.
• Troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Use of basic hand tools including wrenches, hammers, prybars, grinders, magnets, pliers, etc.

Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Ability to read blueprints of fire truck designs or parts.
• Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.
• Great attitude and high expectations for the quality of your work. (Our trucks are used in life or death situations and are expected to perform).
• Physically fit – ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and climb ladders.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Basic math skills with ability to read tape measure
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Experience with hand and power tools

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Able to run one machine in fabrication proficiently with little to no quality defects.

This is a full-time permanent position located on site in Boise, Idaho.

• excellent compensation
• full benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k.

Visit our website at www.bmefire.com.