Machinist

CF&I Steel, L.P.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 39,082 - 45,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages $28.37 to $32.97 per hour

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Short‑ and long‑term disability programs

Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid vacations and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

CF&I Steel, L.P. is looking for a Machinist to join our Maintenance team in Pueblo, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have an AAS degree in Machining Technology or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in Machining Technology.

Key responsibilities include disassembling and assembling parts, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are observed. The role offers competitive wages and various benefits including medical coverage and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in critical alignments and sophisticated measuring tools.
• Physical ability to meet demands of the job including lifting and climbing.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Machine, disassemble, and assemble parts for equipment and machines safely.
• Read prints and blueprints to plan work accordingly.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist Maintenance personnel.

Skills

Machinist Apprenticeship or AAS degree in Machining Technology

Proficiency in Machining Technology

Ability to perform installation and set‑up of Class 5 bearings

Competent in manipulating numbers and taking measurements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Education

Machinist Apprenticeship or AAS degree in Machining Technology

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Horizontal and Vertical Boring Mills

Cylindrical Grinders

Job description

Job Overview

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! We are seeking a Machinist to join our Maintenance team at our Pueblo, Colorado location.

Responsibilities

• Machine, disassemble, and assemble parts for equipment and machines in a safe manner.
• Use lathes, milling machines, vertical and horizontal boring mills, shapers/slotter machines, surface and cylindrical grinders, radial drill presses, hand, power and measuring tools, radio‑controlled overhead cranes, forklifts, presses and other shop equipment.
• Perform bench‑floor and field work, including alignments.
• Utilize materials such as castings, forgings, bar stock, flats and rounds.
• Read prints and drawings, layout and plan work according to blueprints, and select proper materials and machines for precision machining.
• Test, inspect, dismantle, assemble and repair machined products accurately, providing for handling of materials, equipment and tools when needed.
• Observe all safety rules and LOTO procedures.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist Maintenance personnel.
• Work in both inside and outside environmental conditions, exposed to elevated noise levels, oils, solvents, extreme temperatures, moving parts, chips, shavings and sharp tools.

Qualifications

• Machinist Apprenticeship, AAS degree in Machining Technology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all categories of Machining Technology, including critical alignments and sophisticated measuring tools.
• Ability to perform installation and set‑up of Class 5 bearings and Babbitt bearing fits.
• Competent in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes and spaces; able to take precise measurements and calculate necessary dimensions.
• Ability to repair machinery required in operating departments and roll shops.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage time when given multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Physical ability to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, hear, etc.; ability to exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push and pull.
• Qualified candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency through testing.

Benefits

• Wages: $28.37 to $32.97 per hour with incremental hourly shift differential.
• Bonus opportunities based upon organizational performance.
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability programs.
• Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employer‑provided Group Life and voluntary Life Insurance options.
• Paid vacations, sick time, and 10 paid holiday days per year.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Application Dates

Open: August 1, 2025 – Close: March 1, 2026