Precision Machining Operator - Entry Level

Barry-Wehmiller; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, seeks a Machine Operator in Colorado to operate saws, a brake press, overhead cranes, and multiple machine tools. You will set up tooling, speeds, and cuts per material and finish requirements and verify parts against specifications.

You also handle inventory, measuring finished parts and safety procedures. The role relies on reading drawings and instructions to ensure accurate setups, with opportunities to contribute to a safety-conscious,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• 1 year of machine operating experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Operate saws for structural steel and a brake press for bending metal
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials and parts
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders according to production specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, route sheets, and job orders to determine setups, tooling, and sequence of operations
• Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts based on material and finish requirements
• Measure and verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure conformance to specifications
• Track inventory, label material, and handle receiving, routing, and storing of materials
• Follow safety operating procedures throughout all projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint interpretation

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Brake press

Overhead cranes

Lathes

Drill presses

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, seeks a Machine Operator in Colorado to operate saws, a brake press, overhead cranes, and multiple machine tools. You will set up tooling, speeds, and cuts per material and finish requirements and verify parts against specifications.

You also handle inventory, measuring finished parts and safety procedures. The role relies on reading drawings and instructions to ensure accurate setups, with opportunities to contribute to a safety-conscious,