2nd Shift Fab Operator — CNC & Press (Salina, KS)

Land Pride Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking a Fab Operator for 2nd shift to fabricate components and frames for machinery according to blueprints and job orders. You will operate multiple fabricating machines and assist with programming and setup.

The role requires 1–3 years in fabrication, strong math and reading prints, and good computer skills; Monday-Thursday nights with overtime on Fridays in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• One to three years’ experience as a fabrication operator or similar.
• Strong understanding of computer functions and various software.
• Must be able to read prints and understand all press brake operations.
• Must have strong math skills, including proficiency with fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tend and operate fabricating machines that cut, shape, and bend metal parts.
• Review engineering releases and create press brake programming as needed.
• Determine proper press brake tooling to use on all operations.
• Assist operators on press brake set-ups and functions.
• Create DAVI Roller programs and assist operators as needed.
• Understand, modify and create G Codes for AMADA CNC Turret Punch Press.
• Measure work piece dimensions with varying measuring devices to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Follow all safety policies and wear prescribed PPE.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Skills

Fabrication

CNC programming

Reading prints

Math skills

Tools

AMADA CNC Turret Punch Press

DAVI Roller

CNC Plasma

Laser cutting

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking a Fab Operator for 2nd shift to fabricate components and frames for machinery according to blueprints and job orders. You will operate multiple fabricating machines and assist with programming and setup.

The role requires 1–3 years in fabrication, strong math and reading prints, and good computer skills; Monday-Thursday nights with overtime on Fridays in a safety-conscious environment.