2nd Shift Fabrication Operator — CNC & Press Brake

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabrication Operator in Salina, KS to fabricate framework or shells for machinery and metal parts per job orders and blueprints.

The role involves operating fabrication machines, reviewing releases, and programming press brakes as needed. Proficiency in G-codes and math is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Shift: Mon-Thu 4:30 pm–3:00 am with overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• One to three years’ experience as a fabrication operator or similar.
• 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 such as cutoff saws, shears, roller, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, punch machines, laser cutting, CNC plasma, etc.
• 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.
• Understand, modify and create G Codes for AMADA CNC Turret Punch Press
• Measure work piece dimensions with measuring devices to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MATHEMATICS

CNC familiarity

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amada CNC

CNC plasma

Laser cutting

Press brakes

Cutoff saws

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabrication Operator in Salina, KS to fabricate framework or shells for machinery and metal parts per job orders and blueprints.

The role involves operating fabrication machines, reviewing releases, and programming press brakes as needed. Proficiency in G-codes and math is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Shift: Mon-Thu 4:30 pm–3:00 am with overtime on Fridays.