Explore a Career with Creative Metal Solutions

We're Hiring: Machine Operator / Maintenance Technician

Full-Time | Onsite | Sioux Falls, SD

Enjoy Working with Machinery and Solving Problems?

CMS is looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our manufacturing team. This position combines machine operation, equipment maintenance, fabrication, and troubleshooting to help keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, enjoys learning new skills, takes pride in quality work, and is willing to take initiative when solving problems. Whether operating machinery, supporting production needs, or diagnosing, you’ll play an important role in our daily operations.

No two days are exactly the same. If you enjoy working with equipment, figuring things out, and being part of a team that values quality and reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

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Why Join CMS?

· 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

· Company-matched retirement plan

· PTO and paid holidays

· Monday-Thursday schedule with half-day Fridays

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What You'll Do

As a Fabricator / Maintenance Technician, you'll support both production and equipment reliability throughout the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with fabrication, assembly, and shop projects as needed

• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy standards are met

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on sheet metal fabrication equipment

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify practical solutions using available resources

• Welding experience is beneficial but not required

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What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoys solving problems in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate and work around manufacturing equipment and respond appropriately to warning signals, alarms, and verbal communication

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment requiring coordinated use of both hands

• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness when identifying equipment issues and developing practical solutions using available resources

• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working on or around machinery

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with team members

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer:

We take care of our team with top-tier benefits and a supportive work environment. Wage depends on experience.

Perks Include:

· Occasional overtime available.

· 100% paid employee Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

· Retirement Plan with a company match

· Employee Life Insurance Plan

· Paid time off

Ready to Apply?

This is a full-time, onsite position located near Sioux Falls, SD.

Apply now and start building your future with us!