Fabrication Machine Operator

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

4-day workweek (Mon-Thu)

$100 annual clothing allowance

Company-paid uniforms

Training and professional certs

Job summary

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. in Newton, Kansas is seeking a dependable, mechanically skilled Fabrication Machine Operator to join our custom steel fabrication team. The role involves operating press brakes, plate rolls, band saws, drill presses, and ironworkers on a 4-day workweek.

We value hands-on experience, precision, safety, and the ability to work independently. You will read blueprints, prepare components, and coordinate with shop leadership to maintain schedules in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating industrial fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and fabrication specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including press brakes, plate rolls, band saws, drill presses, and ironworkers.
• Perform metal forming, rolling, bending, cutting, drilling, and material preparation per job specs.
• Use hand and power tools, cutting torches, grinders, punches, and measuring instruments.
• Prepare, fit, and process steel components for fabrication and assembly operations.
• Maintain workflow while meeting quality standards and production deadlines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders; verify dimensions and specs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Independent work

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

Technical machining training

Tools

Press brakes

Plate rolls

Band saws

Drill presses

Ironworkers

Job description

Fabrication Machine Operator – Press Brake, Plate Roll& Saw

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. | Newton, KS

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM | 4-DayWorkweek

Join Our Custom Steel Fabrication Team

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. (IMF) is seeking adependable, mechanically skilled Fabrication Machine Operator to joinour custom steel fabrication team in Newton, Kansas.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experienceoperating industrial fabrication equipment, including press brakes, platerolls, band saws, drill presses, and ironworkers.

Unlike repetitive production environments, our customfabrication shop offers a variety of projects requiring precision,problem-solving, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship,works independently, follows through on assigned tasks, and understands theimportance of safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Metal Fabrication

• Set upand operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, plate rolls,band saws, drill presses, and ironworkers.
• Performmetal forming, rolling, bending, cutting, drilling, and materialpreparation according to job specifications.
• Usehand tools, power tools, cutting torches, grinders, punches, and measuringinstruments.
• Prepare,fit, and process steel components for subsequent fabrication and assemblyoperations.
• Maintainconsistent workflow while meeting quality standards and productiondeadlines.

Blueprint Reading & Quality Control

• Readand interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, job orders, and workinstructions.
• Verifymaterial dimensions, part quantities, and specifications before beginningwork.
• Inspectfabricated components for dimensional accuracy, defects, and workmanship.
• Identifyand communicate drawing discrepancies, material issues, or fabricationconcerns to the Shop Foreman.
• Coordinatewith Quality Control for required inspections before advancing parts tothe next operation.
• Properlyidentify, tag, and stage completed components by job and part number.

Safety & Shop Operations

• Safelyoperate forklifts, overhead hoists, lifting equipment, andmaterial-handling tools as authorized.
• Followestablished safety procedures and consistently use required personalprotective equipment (PPE).
• Maintaina clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Assistwith material handling, insulation work, and other fabrication supporttasks as assigned.
• Workcollaboratively with welders, fabricators, and shop leadership to maintainproject schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-onexperience operating industrial machinery or metal fabrication equipment.
• Mechanicalaptitude and ability to use measuring tools accurately.
• Abilityto read and follow work instructions, measurements, and fabricationspecifications.
• Strongattention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Abilityto work independently, manage assigned tasks, and maintain productivity.
• Dependableattendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingnessto work overtime when operationally necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2+years of experience in a steel fabrication, metalworking, welding, orindustrial manufacturing environment.
• Experienceoperating press brakes, plate rolls, saws, drill presses, or ironworkers.
• Abilityto read and interpret fabrication blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experiencewith structural steel, plate steel, or custom metal fabrication.
• Familiaritywith forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging practices.
• Technicaltraining in machining, manufacturing, or metal fabrication.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Abilityto stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Abilityto lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequentbending, reaching, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Abilityto work safely in an industrial fabrication environment with seasonaltemperature variations.
• Mustwear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves,and safety-toe footwear.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Insurance

• Company-paidemployee health insurance coverage.
• Dependenthealth coverage available with employee contribution.
• Dentalinsurance available for employees and families.
• $25,000company-paid life insurance.
• Optionaladditional life insurance coverage.

Retirement & Paid Time Off

• SIMPLEIRA with up to 3% company match.
• 7 paidholidays.
• 80hours of paid vacation after one year of service.

Additional Benefits

• 4-dayworkweek — Monday through Thursday.
• $100annual clothing allowance.
• Company-paiduniforms.
• Company-sponsoredtraining and professional certifications.
• Opportunitiesto develop additional fabrication and equipment-operation skills.

Work Schedule

Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Full-time, in-person position at our Newton, Kansasfacility. Overtime may be required based on workload and operational demands.

Why Work at Industrial Metal Fabrication?

IMF is a family-operated custom steel fabrication companythat values precision, accountability, integrity, and consistent workmanship.

Our team works on a variety of custom fabrication projects,providing opportunities to develop technical skills beyond repetitiveproduction work.

We are looking for individuals who take ownership of theirresponsibilities, solve problems, work safely, and take pride in getting thejob done right.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustivelist of duties or responsibilities. Job requirements and assignments may changebased on operational needs.

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. is an EqualOpportunity Employer.