Thermoplastic Composites Press & Waterjet Operator

Re:Build Manufacturing; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking production operators in the Denver, CO area to run layup, consolidation, waterjet, trim, and press operations. This role requires 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

We offer an hourly pay range of $16.50–$25.00 with ownership for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and provide accommodations upon request.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related operating experience in manufacturing or a similar setting.
• Preferred experience with layup, consolidator, waterjet, trim, and/or press.
• Able to pass drug screen and background check.
• No high school degree required.

Responsibilities

• Run hourly production and quality checks, and log downtime with root causes.
• Inspect finished goods; quarantine and report any nonconforming output.
• Tackle extra responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Maintain an orderly, audit-ready work area.
• Share information across departments to keep safety, quality, and throughput aligned.
• Diagnose and correct issues; clean, adjust, and make minor repairs to keep equipment at peak performance.
• Lead with safety—verify guards and barriers, eliminate hazards, and follow standards and procedures.
• Cross-train and serve as a reliable backup across multiple operator roles.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Drug screen readiness

Tools

Layup

Consolidator

Waterjet

Trim

Press

Quality checks

Job description

Build advanced composite parts. Grow your craft. Shape U.S. manufacturing.Re:Build Manufacturing partners with innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production across aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation. In Denver, CO, Oribi Manufacturing leads in thermoplastic composites using robotics, automation, and advanced materials to deliver high-performance parts to customers in sporting goods, defense, wind energy, automotive, marine, and beyond.Guided by our 16 Re:Build Way principles, we prioritize collaboration, continuous improvement, and community impact. Explore them here: The Re:Build Way principles.Your impactRun end-to-end cell operations: stage materials, set up tools, operate layup, consolidator, press, trim, and waterjet, then shut down and perform housekeeping.Diagnose and correct issues; clean, adjust, and make minor repairs to keep equipment at peak performance.Lead with safety—verify guards and barriers, eliminate hazards, and follow standards and procedures.Cross-train and serve as a reliable backup across multiple operator roles.Complete hourly production and quality checks, and log downtime with root causes.Inspect finished goods; quarantine and report any nonconforming output.Maintain an orderly, audit-ready work area.Share information across departments to keep safety, quality, and throughput aligned.Tackle extra responsibilities as business needs evolve.What you’ll needNo high school degree required.1–3 years of related operating experience (manufacturing, machining, or similar).Strong preference for experience with layup, consolidator, waterjet, trim, and/or press.Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.Compensation & ownershipPay range: $16.50–$25.00 per hour, depending on relevant experience. Every Re:Build employee is also an owner—sharing in the financial rewards we create together.Our commitmentWe’re building a company that positively changes industries and communities, expanding opportunity where it’s needed most.**We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate **Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.