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Benefits:
- Retirement Fund
- Day Shift
- Monday - Friday
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
DS Machine is looking for an experienced metal fabrication professional who enjoys both operating cutting equipment and leading people.
This is not a desk-management position. Approximately 70–80% of your time will be spent working alongside the team operating laser, stamping, Strippit, torch, and other cutting equipment while coordinating daily workflow, maintaining quality, and helping the department succeed.
If you're the type of person who likes solving problems, improving processes, and leading by example, we'd like to meet you.
Employment Type: Full Time / 50 Hours per Week / Monday - Friday / Day Shift
Reports to: Production Manager
What You'll Do
Hands-On Production
- Operate laser, punch press, and other cutting equipment.Â
- Read blueprints and determine the most efficient cutting methods.Â
- Set up jobs, verify material requirements, and maintain quality standards.Â
- Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.Â
- Jump in wherever needed to keep production moving.Â
Lead the Team
- Coordinate daily workflow and priorities with the Production Manager.Â
- Assign work and balance workloads.Â
- Train and coach team members.Â
- Ensure quality standards are consistently met.Â
- Communicate production issues between departments.Â
- Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Â
- Monitor inventory of sheet steel and long products.Â
- Coordinate preventive maintenance.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years in metal fabrication or manufacturingÂ
- Experience operating laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, or CNC cutting equipmentÂ
- Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprintsÂ
- Strong understanding of material handling and production flowÂ
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication environmentÂ
Preferred:
- Previous experience leading or mentoring othersÂ
- Experience scheduling work or coordinating productionÂ
- Knowledge of preventive maintenanceÂ
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experienceÂ
You're Probably a Great Fit If...
✓ You enjoy working with your hands.
✓ You naturally help others become more successful.
✓ You lead by example instead of from an office.
✓ You like solving production problems.
✓ You care about quality and efficiency.
✓ You don't mind jumping onto a machine when production gets busy.
Team & Culture
 • Core Value: Authentic, Adaptive, and Anchored
 • Christian values and collaboration guide our relationships
 • We believe in teamwork, humility, and a strong work ethic.
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The right person for this role is humble, willing to work, and smart — someone who thrives in a friendly, fast-moving atmosphere where everyone works together toward shared goals.
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Benefits Offered
 • Core Value: Authentic, Adaptive, and Anchored
 • Christian values and collaboration guide our relationships
 • We believe in teamwork, humility, and a strong work ethic.
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The right person for this role is humble, willing to work, and smart — someone who thrives in a friendly, fast-moving atmosphere where everyone works together toward shared goals.
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Benefits Offered
Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Simple IRA, Bonuses, Paid Lunch Break and more.
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