Fab Operator

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Tipton (KS); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Tipton, KS is seeking a 1st shift Fabrication Operator to join our Tipton facility. The role runs Monday–Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

The successful candidate will set up and operate fabricating machines, read job specifications, and ensure piece dimensions meet specifications. Proactive teamwork and adherence to safety rules are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ fabrication operator experience or similar.
• Able to read prints and understand press brake operations.
• Strong math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Basic understanding of computer functions and software.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tend and operate fabricating machines (cutoff saws, shears, presses, laser, CNC plasma).
• Read job specs to determine adjustments and material requirements.
• Measure pieces to ensure accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and assist others in setup and handling.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Print reading

Mathematics

Computer literacy

Tools

Cutoff saws

Shears

Roller

Brakes

Presses

Forming machines

Spinning machines

Punch machines

Laser cutting

CNC plasma

Job description

Tipton, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Operator to join our team in our facility in Tipton, KS.

Fab Operator – 1st Shift

Tipton, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Operator to join our team in our facility in Tipton, KS.
This position works Monday-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, roller, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, punch machines, laser cutting, CNC plasma, etc. that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.
• 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. Locate and mark bending and cutting lines onto work piece.
• Position work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• 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.
• Assist machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Monitor fabricating tasks and recommends quality improvement initiatives to the fabrication manager.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require additional qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• One to three years’ experience as a fabrication operator or similar
• Basic 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

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .