Fab Operator - 2nd Shift - Salina

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking a 2nd shift Fabrication Operator to fabricate framework and metal parts per job orders and blueprints. Work hours are 4:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday with overtime on Fridays as required.

Responsibilities include operating various fabricating machines, reviewing releases, tooling selection, and performing minor maintenance while following OSHA safety rules. Readiness for team collaboration and precise measurement is essential.

Qualifications

• One to three years experience as a fabrication operator.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Math skills (fractions & decimals)

Machine operation

G-code familiarity

Tools

DAVI Roller programming

AMADA CNC Turret Punch Press

CNC plasma / laser cutting

Press brake tooling

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13622692

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabrication Operator in our Salina, KS facility to fabricate material such as framework or shells for machinery and metal parts for products according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.

This position works Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime on Friday, as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up, tend and operate fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, roller, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinningmachines, punch machines, laser cutting, CNC plasma, etc. that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.
• 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 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 Skill And 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.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. For over 50 years, Great Plains Mfg., has been known as a world‑class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.