Craftsman (Core Room)

At DPS in Salt Lake City, Utah, we don't just manufacture skis-we build the tools that fuel adventure. Every ski that leaves our facility represents precision, craftsmanship, innovation, and countless powder days waiting to happen.

We're looking for a Craftsman-Core Room Operator who enjoys working with their hands, has strong mechanical aptitude, takes pride in quality work, and wants to be part of a team focused on precision and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, keep reading.

Pay: $20.00/hr

Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday - 4 10-hour shifts with an alternating day off

What You'll Be Doing

As a Craftsman (Core Room), you'll perform hands-on machining, assembly, and quality tasks that support daily production in the Core Room. You'll operate and maintain CNC and related equipment, produce parts to specification, and work closely with teams across production to help ensure quality, on-time output.

Your Day May Include

• Operating a variety of Core Room machines and equipment, including basic CNC equipment, while following established procedures and safety requirements
• Performing daily machine setup, routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment production-ready
• Producing parts that meet required specifications and tolerances while achieving daily throughput and quality targets
• Conducting in-process and final quality inspections, recording results, and taking immediate corrective action on out-of-spec items
• Accurately completing production logs, run sheets, quality checks, job tickets, and other required data entry
• Following engineered work instructions, technical drawings, and cut lists and taking measurements as required for production tasks
• Coordinating with Scheduling, the Shop Manager, Purchasing, and Engineering to support smooth transitions between production stages and minimize delays
• Supporting Engineering and R&D with prototype builds, test runs, and continuous improvement experiments as requested
• Assisting other production areas as needed to meet overall plant output goals
• Handling, staging, and transporting materials responsibly and placing finished parts in the correct back-stock or staging locations
• Maintaining workplace housekeeping and following PPE and safety protocols at all times
• Participating in safety, quality, process improvement activities, and training
• Supporting cross-training initiatives and assisting with on-the-job training for peers when requested
• Performing other related duties as assigned based on business needs
  
  

This is an active, hands-on production role where you'll work with machinery, materials, and multiple teams to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• You have strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy learning how machines and equipment operate.
• You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• You have strong attention to detail and can recognize when something doesn't meet specifications.
• You're reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable following established processes.
• You work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
• You're comfortable following written and verbal instructions.
• You're willing to learn new equipment, processes, and basic CNC operation and maintenance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience in a production, woodworking, or manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Previous experience with CNC machines or manufacturing measuring tools
• Familiarity with production workflows in small-batch or specialty manufacturing
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine operation and basic CNC operation and maintenance
• Basic computer literacy for data entry, including Excel or production tracking systems
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and cut lists
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely
• Willingness to participate in training and follow company safety and quality programs
  
  

You'll Also Bring

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with peers, production leads, the Production Manager, Purchasing, Engineering, R&D, Shop personnel, contractors, and vendors as needed
• A collaborative approach when coordinating with scheduling and production teams on project schedules and handoffs
• The ability to promptly communicate equipment, quality, or scheduling concerns to the Production Manager or appropriate lead
• A willingness to participate in cross-training and assist other production areas when needed
  
  

What To Expect

• Hands-on work in a production environment
• Daily operation of Core Room machinery and equipment, including basic CNC equipment
• Collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, R&D, Scheduling, Shop, and other production teams
• Opportunities to participate in prototype builds, test runs, and continuous improvement projects
• Training and opportunities to cross-train across production functions
• A workplace focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  
  

A Few Things To Know

This Position Requires

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements
• Lifting and moving items up to 60 lbs. with assistance or mechanical aid as required by the task, with typical frequent lifts ranging from approximately 25–60 lbs. depending on assignment
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other PPE as needed; required PPE is provided by the company
• Working in a production environment with potential exposure to dust, heat, cold, and noise while following established safety protocols
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Build Something Amazing?

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in producing quality parts that meet exact specifications, we'd love to hear from you.

Come be part of a production team focused on craftsmanship, precision, innovation, and building extraordinary products.

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