Entering the machining trade in Boulder, CO typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Boulder, CO, machinists can earn an average wage of $2,284 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Educational pathways such as apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training are available, supported by institutions and unions that help aspiring machinists find opportunities leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Job Title: Sr. Machinist (Expert Level) Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Supervisor of Department FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time Shift: 1st & 2nd shift (4x10 Schedule) (1st 5:00 am - 3:00 PM) (2nd 2:45 PM - 12:45 AM) Location: Pueblo, CO (Reimbursement Relocation Assistance Available) Remote: On-Site Pay Range: $27.25-$30 Hourly About Gulftech international Our companies are the world’s recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale, and service of industrial equipment and components serving food production and processing companies. Gulftech’s family of companies touches 90% of the world’s fresh produce, nuts, and fish products across 85 countries worldwide. About Gulfco manufacturing Gulfco is a family-owned manufacturing organization with best-in-class operations and a “small company” culture that produces parts, equipment, and industrial solutions for the global food processing and packaging industries. As a proud member of the Gulftech family of companies, we serve as the turnkey supplier to a diverse portfolio of multi-national contract manufacturers each of which is the leader in their respective markets throughout the world. Job Summary Efficiently, effectively, safely, and independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate a variety of MANUAL MACHINE TOOLS including lathes and mills producing parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions at production rate (very tight tolerancing) This is a low-volume and high mix production environment. Responsibilities Must be a subject matter expert in the following functions/activities (perform correctly and without assistance): • Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications. • Determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup. • Select, mount, and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling. • Make necessary and correct machine adjustments to improper machine functioning or cutting action. • Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides. • Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut. • Accurately monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures. • Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments. • Understand materials and applications as required. • Solve problems relative to the work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine setting, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for the production process. • Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods. • Install and adjust cutting tools consistent with the type and size of material being machined. • Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation. • Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. • Visually inspect parts for burrs or damage machined surfaces. • Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to requirements. • Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. • Effectively apply lean concepts and tools in the work area. • Observe all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Benefits and Compensation • Two medical plans (PPO & HSA), dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off, Vacation, and eight Holidays • Employee assistance program (EAP) • 401k • Profit sharing • Free Life • Free AD&D • Free Disability insurance (Shot and Long-Term Disability) • Tuition Assistance • Company cell phone/cell phone stipend • Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. • Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law
See More Details >>Job Title: Machinist I - III (Lathe & Mill) Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Supervisor of Department FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time Schedule & Shift: 1st & 2nd shift (4x10 Schedule) Location: Pueblo, CO Remote: On-site Pay Range: $19.96-$27.41 Hourly (Depending on Experience) About Gulftech International Our companies are the world’s recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale, and service of industrial equipment and components serving food production and processing companies. Gulftech’s family of companies touch 90% of the world’s fresh produce, nuts, and fish products across 85 countries worldwide. About Gulfco Manufacturing Gulfco is a family-owned manufacturing organization with best-in-class operations and a “small company” culture that produces parts, equipment, and industrial solutions for the global food processing and packaging industries. As a proud member of the Gulftech family of companies, we serve as the turnkey supplier to a diverse portfolio of multi-national contract manufacturers each of which are the leaders in their respective markets throughout the world. Job Summary Gulfco Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist for our Machining Department. Qualified individuals will have 4-10 years of experience as a CNC Machinist and be able to run and set up parts in a CNC Mill or Lathe. Responsibilities Candidate must be able to independently run and set up a CNC machine and work within strict safety, quality, and efficiency standards. • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Independently runs and sets up parts on multiple CNC machines (Lathe and Mills). • Measures, marks, and scribe’s dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining. • Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers. • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications. • Set up and operate the machine on a trial run to verify the accuracy of machine settings. • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly. • Develop specifications from a general description and draw a sketch of the part or product to be fabricated. • Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Other Qualifications • 3-10 years of experience as a CNC machinist • Able to independently run and set up parts in a CNC Mill and Lathe • Read and understand technical Drawings and Blueprints. • Must have an understanding and ability to apply advanced GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance). Benefits and Compensation • Medical (PPO & HSA), Dental, and Vision Insurance • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Employee assistance program (EAP) • 401k-Match • Profit sharing • Free AD&D Life Insurance • Free Disability insurance • Tuition Assistance • Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. • Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit-based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law.
See More Details >>Department Information Who We Are With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek . One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone . The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. Description Of Job Who You Are As a full-time faculty member in the Machining Technology academic program, you will provide instruction in all levels of machining, including certificate, transfer and non-credit course levels. You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop and deliver innovative MAC curriculum using dynamic, responsive and technology-based methods that are matched to the needs of our diverse population of students and industry. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills. As a faculty member, you will act as a mentor for the part-time instructors and serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. This position is expected to begin in either Summer or Fall 2025, based on the availability of the selected candidate. Please note: This is an on-campus position with an opportunity for hybrid remote work. You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer. SALARY: $58,291 - $66,354 annually. Please see our Faculty Salary Matrix (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for more specific information. BENEFITS: Please click here t o find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of February 17, 2025. Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes: • A resume; • A letter of interest; • A copy of official transcripts; • A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and • A list of courses and the semesters you have taught. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Required Education/Training & Work Experience • A related associate degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification and 4,000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years. OR • A related bachelor’s or any master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years. OR • Any unrelated degree without a relevant current industry license or certification with 6,000 verified occupational/industry hours within ten (10) years AND a Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved. OR • No degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification with 10,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 10 years AND a Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved. Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience: Related degrees/credentials include, but are not limited to: Any degree that involves Manufacturing, Machining, Physical Science or Engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer, material science, aerospace, metallurgy, biomechanical, mechatronics, optics, photonics, physics), NIMS Materials, Measurement and Safety credential, any machining US Department of Labor or Military registered or accredited apprenticeship of 2 years or more, any American Society for Quality certification, any American Society of Mechanical Engineers GD&T certification, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or any MSSC Certified Production Technician credential. In addition, the following certifications will be accepted prior to an instructor teaching a specific course: NIMS Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout or Drill Press Level I; NIMS Turning Level I (Between Centers) or NIMS Turning Level I (Chucking); NIMS Milling Level I; NIMS CNC Turning Programming, Setup & Operations; NIMS CNC Lathe Level III; NIMS CNC Milling Programming, Setup & Operations; NIMS CNC Mill Level II; NIMS CNC Turning Operations and NIMS CNC Milling Operations. Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC. Apply for Faculty, Machining Supplemental Information Please click here for information regarding Front Range Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area. Benefits Group Health Benefits If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including: • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care • Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave • Leave of Absence Options • College Invest 529 Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits . Retirement FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans. Tuition Reimbursement Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges. Professional Development Opportunities FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities. Flexible Work Arrangements Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role. Employee Assistance Program Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/ . BenefitHub As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.
See More Details >>