Machine Operator - Draw, Straighten, and Cut (DSC

Acme•Denver, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Acme Manufacturing is hiring a mechanically inclined Machine Operator for its Draw, Straighten, and Cut (DSC) equipment at its Denver facility. The DSC machine draws, straightens, and cuts steel wire to length in preparation for threading machines. It uses multiple pneumatic components and requires regular adjustments for safe, consistent operation. This hands-on production role involves running the machine throughout the shift as well as completing setups, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting. The starting pay is $25 per hour, with production bonuses that can bring pay up to $26.50 per hour after 60 days of employment. This is a full-time, on-site position. The shift runs Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The position is intended for someone willing and able to learn specialized steel-processing skills and potentially advance based on demonstrated capability. Relevant experience may include wire, bar, tube, or coil-processing equipment; roll forming; cut-to-length lines; stamping setup and operation; industrial maintenance; or other manually adjusted, setup-intensive manufacturing equipment. Acme Manufacturing is a Denver-based manufacturer and distributor of metal products used mainly in the building trades. The company describes its workplace as positive, inclusive, engaging, and collaborative, and offers advancement opportunities, cross-training, employee enrichment programs, and a workplace community. The application deadline is 11/13/2026.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined, with a willingness and ability to learn.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Proficiency using gauges, tape measures, and other basic hand tools.
Ability to safely and efficiently run the DSC line.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a physically demanding position.
Ability to stand for 10 hours a day.
Good attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
Hearing protection and steel-toed shoes are required in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wire, bar, tube, or coil-processing equipment.
Experience with roll forming or cut-to-length lines.
Experience with stamping setup and operation.
Experience with industrial maintenance or other manually adjusted, setup-intensive manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Load and unload the machine manually and with forklifts and overhead cranes.
Keep the machine supplied with raw material and safely and efficiently run the DSC line.
Perform tooling setups and die changeovers.
Adjust equipment to correct imperfections in finished products.
Troubleshoot machine stoppages.
Perform quality checks and confirm finished products meet work order requirements and quality standards.
Verify material types and confirm work orders match raw materials.
Record scrap.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Maintain a clean, well-organized workspace.
Adhere to all safety standards.