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Machine Operator

2/25/2026

The primary responsibility involves cutting, bending, fabricating, and folding sheet metal to create components for the finished product assembly. Every task must be executed with a focus on safety, accuracy, and timeliness within the production area.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
CDI is the leading manufacturer of curbs for the HVAC industry. Our excellent reputation is built upon outstanding customer service and the quick manufacturing and delivery of products. We love a challenge and take pride in our "bring it on"​ attitude!
About the Role

Description

Who we are: 


CDI custom curb adapters is the nation’s fastest curb manufacturer in the HVAC industry. We are a nation-wide company with manufacturing facilities located in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix. Today CDI leads the curb adapter industry with the fastest lead times and the most curbs manufactured annually. We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s five core values: FAST – EASY – FUN – COMMUNITY –  GROWTH. 


OUR CORE VALUES

FAST – Respond quickly  

EASY – Don’t complicate things  

FUN – Be a great day maker  

COMMUNITY – Share your time, treasure, and talents with each other and the world  

GROWTH – Committed to being better tomorrow than we are today 


Position Summary:


The primary responsibility of this position is the cutting, bending, fabricating, and folding of sheet metal to create components used to assemble the finished product. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the production area.

Requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:


Safe operation of laser, press brake/turret machine and various other tools used to complete project  

Create quality and accurate cuts/bends/folds according to blueprints. 

Follow and enforce all CDI safety rules and regulations. Ensure equipment is properly set-up & used in a safe manner & that all safety devices are in use.

Operate forklift, if required and certified.

Performs inspections on product before, during, and after the build following CDI’s standards.

Monitor functionality of equipment and tools and request maintenance when required.

Perform basic and preventative maintenance and repair as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Eligible employees are offered the following benefits:


401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Profit Sharing Opportunities

Departmental cross training and many promotional opportunities!

Requirements

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

Minimum 1-year experience operating laser, press brake/turret or other metal fabrication tools.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Outstanding attention to detail, ability to multitask, strong time management skills.

Ability to safely use various measuring tools & various other hand, power, & pneumatic tools. 

Knowledge or willingness to cross-train in other production departments.

Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Must be able to effectively read, write and speak the English language.

Ability to stand or walk for extended amounts of time.

Ability to frequently bend, twist, grip, squat and lift.

Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently & lift 70 pounds occasionally.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy


CDI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Key Skills
Laser OperationPress Brake OperationTurret Machine OperationSheet Metal FabricationBendingFoldingCuttingBlueprint ReadingSafety ComplianceEquipment SetupProduct InspectionPreventative MaintenanceForklift OperationAttention To DetailTime ManagementMultitasking
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Benefits
401(k) with up to 4% employer matchHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsurancePaid HolidaysVacationProfit Sharing Opportunities
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