Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.
Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.
About This Role:
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will oversee the daily operation of Laser, Punch, and panel bender machines, producing parts for Crusoe Fabricators using work orders, drawings, sketches, fabrication standards, and programs. This role is essential to our manufacturing process, ensuring the accurate and efficient production of high-quality components. The ideal candidate has experience operating CNC machinery, a strong understanding of blueprints and technical drawings, and a commitment to safety and quality. This is a full-time position.
What You’ll Be Working On:
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Machine Operation and Setup: Set up machinery to manufacture parts, including loading feed mechanisms by lifting sheet metal. Enter programs or perform post-production of existing programs. Run tests before starting operations.
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Blueprint Interpretation and Quality Control: Read and interpret blueprint designs to manufacture products/components to customer specifications. Make mechanical and/or program adjustments to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements. Inspect machinery and product for quality assurance. Utilize the quality control system and check sheets.
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Machine Maintenance and Tooling: Periodically check CNC machines to ensure punch or laser tooling is in good condition. Replace/sharpen tooling as needed. Perform daily maintenance on machinery. Maintain tooling inventory for current and future production.
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Safety and Compliance: Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Follow safety requirements and maintain certifications.
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Documentation and Review: Review work orders and programs for accuracy concerning designs and verification of required materials.
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Additional Duties: Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the supervisor.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
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CNC Experience: 3+ years of experience as a CNC Operator or Machinist. Laser and punch experience preferred but not required.
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Technical Skills: Ability to read technical manuals/blueprints/drawings. Methodical/analytical problem-solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
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Physical Requirements: Requires lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling merchandise up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
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Soft Skills: Must be detail-oriented, a team player willing to take on additional roles, and have a good attitude and willingness to learn.
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Background Check and Safety: Must be able to pass a background check. This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
Bonus Points:
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Certificate of a 2-year technical degree in Machine Technology, Precision Machining, or CNC Operations.
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Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press.
Benefits:
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Industry competitive pay
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Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
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Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
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Employer contributions to HSA accounts
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Paid Parental Leave
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Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
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Teladoc
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401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
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Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
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Cell phone reimbursement
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Tuition reimbursement
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Subscription to the Calm app
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MetLife Legal
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Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period
Compensation:
Compensation will be paid in the range of $20 - $28/hr. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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What We Do
Crusoe is on a mission to eliminate routine flaring of natural gas and reduce the cost of cloud computing. We are passionate about our goals to help the oil industry operate more efficiently, achieve better relationships with communities and regulators, and improve environmental performance. Crusoe repurposes otherwise wasted energy to fuel the growing demand for computational power in the expanding digital economy.
Why Work With Us
Crusoe has five core values with each value grounded in a set of actionable practices. The combination of philosophical values and actionable practices creates a decision-making framework for each employee to achieve success at Crusoe.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy allows employees to work from home two days a week, and to work in-person at our Denver or Arvada location three days a week.