Machinist

Applications are being accepted through: 2/3/26

- If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Machinist

As a Machinist at Colorado Springs Utilities, you will be responsible for the setup and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments in a job shop environment. In this job , you will have the opportunity to fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines by applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

The successful candidate will develop, design, and create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, and products through manual and CNC machining, reading and interpreting blueprints, and interrupting and correcting programs on CNC machines.

Please note that this position will be filled at a 44.12/hr pay rate, with an increase to $46.33/ hr after a 6-month probationary period.

A day in the life of a Machinist may include:

- Designing fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs

- Supporting metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics

- Performing equipment setup and operating a variety of machinery and tool attachments

- Creating drawings and sketches and meeting with customers to ensure the accuracy and feasibility of projects

- Consulting with customers before, during, and after project completion to ensure proper selections are made and requirements are met

Who You Are:

- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program OR equivalent combination of articulated formal training (in-shop) and documented journeyman-level experience. *A significant number of documented years working in a shop would provide journey level experience

- Relevant and progressively responsible experience in machining and programming

- Ability to study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances

- Knowledge of a variety of metalworking machines, including EDMs, CNC Lathe Turning Centers, 4-axis CNC Mills, and Laser Cutting systems

- Experience with MasterCam, Fusion360, and Radan

- Certifications in Fusion360 CAD/CAM highly desired

- Knowledge of G-CODE and M-CODES

- Capabilities of programing and editing programs for the machine control

- Experience using instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers to measure dimensions and tolerances

- A degree in Machining Technology and Utility experience is valued

- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - This position requires operating a Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle

- This position works a 7:00am to 3:30pm, M-F

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Exerts 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

- Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region. As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities to our customers. Our employees are empowered through our community focus, safety culture, and commitment to investing in the educational, financial, and emotional well-being of our people. Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and foundation of our culture.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure

- Personal Leave –3 days per year

- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs

- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility

- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost

- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan

- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy

- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses

- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind

- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans

- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

- Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

ATTENTION:

- All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

- Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

- Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

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E-Verify and Right to Work Notice. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/. If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft