Metal Prep Technician

Skyline Products, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and?

401k with company match

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and A

Job summary

Skyline Products, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Metal Prep Technician for the TFC Division. You will operate shop cutting, CNC equipment and grinding tools to prepare metal materials per blueprints and work orders, ensuring precise sizing and clean edges before welding or assembly.

The day shift runs 7:30am to 4:00pm, with a full-time role offering competitive hourly pay as listed and benefits including health, retirement, life insurance, PTO, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0–2 years in a manufacturing, warehouse, or metal shop environment.
• Math & measuring: read tape measure to 1/16" or 1/32" and basic shop math.
• Blueprint reading: interpret welding symbols, dimensions, and cut lists.
• Tool proficiency: experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Physical stamina: stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., in a noisy industrial setting.
• Safety gear: willingness to wear PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shop Safety & Maintenance: maintain a clean area and follow OSHA guidelines.
• Read Blueprints & Measurements: interpret drawings and use measuring tools with precision.
• Operate Cutting Equipment: set up and operate saws, plasma cutters, or CNC cutters.
• Material Preparation & Deburring: grind and clean edges to remove burrs.
• Material Handling: move materials with cranes or forklifts.
• Quality Control: check dimensions against drawings and inspect surface quality.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math & measurements

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC equipment

Hand & power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Metal Prep Technician – TFC Division

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Skyline Products is a leading manufacturer of electronic price signs and transportation systems based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are a team of collaborative innovators dedicated to designing and manufacturing the industry's highest-quality signage and software solutions.

Job Summary: The Metal Prep Technician operates shop cutting, CNC equipment and grinding equipment to prepare raw metal materials (steel, aluminum, stainless steel) according to blueprints, work orders, and shop specifications. This role ensures accurate sizing and clean edges before materials move to welding or assembly.

Job Type: Full-time

DAY SHIFT: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.

Compensation for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 an hour.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean work area, perform daily safety checks on tools, and follow all OSHA and internal shop safety guidelines.
• Read Blueprints & Measurements: Interpret basic shop drawings, cut sheets, and work orders, using a tape measure, square, and calipers with high precision.
• Operate Cutting Equipment: Set up and operate shop saws (band saws, chop saws), shears, plasma cutters, or CNC cutters to dimension raw stock.
• Material Preparation & Deburring: Grind, deburr, and clean-cut edges using angle grinders, sanders, or wire wheels to remove sharp burrs and slag.
• Material Handling: Sort, stack, tag, and move raw materials and cut parts using overhead cranes, forklifts, or manual carts.
• Quality Control: Check dimensions of cut parts against drawings and inspect material for surface defects before routing to the weld or assembly floor.

Requirements

• Experience: 0–2 years working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or metal shop environment.
• Math & Measuring: Proven ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16" or 1/32" and basic shop math skills. Strong understanding of fractions, decimals, and basic geometry for accurate layout work.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret welding symbols, dimensions, and cut lists.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy materials (often up to 50 lbs.), and work in a noisy, fast-paced industrial environment.
• Safety Gear: Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, earplugs, welding/leather sleeves as needed).

Regularly performs physically demanding tasks that require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds or more, including lifting items from ground level to waist height and overhead. Must be able to safely handle heavy materials throughout the workday while following established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Company Holidays)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Training and Development

Skyline Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.