Fab Operator

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Lucas (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg, is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Operator for our Lucas, KS facility. The role involves setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, shape, and bend metal, reading job specifications, and ensuring parts meet quality specs.

The position runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required. A safety‑conscious, detail‑oriented operator will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laser, saw, punch press and press brake operations.
• Understanding of product structure and use of AS400.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to verify conformance of machined work piece to specifications.
• Dedication to ensure products meet or exceed specifications as part of our quality program.
• Must be flexible to be cross‑trained in different areas of the shop as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tend, and operate fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rollers, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, punch machines, laser cutting, CNC plasma; that cut, shape, and bend metal pieces and structures.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Follow all safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Laser operations

Saw operations

Punch press

Press brake

AS400 knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Quality conformance

Cross-training

Job description

Fab Operator – 1st Shift – Lucas, KS

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg, is seeking an experienced 1st Shift Fabrication Operator for our facility in Lucas, KS. This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up, tend, and operate fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rollers, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, punch machines, laser cutting, CNC plasma; that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures by performing the following duties.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template, or computer program.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction and report as needed.
• Measure work piece dimensions 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.
• Assist machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of laser, saw, punch press and press brake operations
• Understanding of product structure and use of AS400
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to verify conformance of machined work piece to specifications
• Dedication to ensure products meet or exceed specifications as part of our quality program
• Must be flexible to be cross‑trained in different areas of the shop as required