Precision Fabrication Operator - 2nd Shift

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS seeks a 2nd shift Fabrication Operator for the CE Facility. You will set up and operate multiple fabricating machines to shape metal parts, reading engineering prints to ensure precise dimensions.

Responsibilities include quality checks, light maintenance, and assisting with setup and transport of finished pieces. Overtime Fridays may be required.

Qualifications

• Read engineering prints to determine adjustments and materials.
• Familiar with precision measuring tools and inspection techniques.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• 1–3 years of fabrication operator or similar experience.
• Basic understanding of computer functions and software.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tend and operate fabricating machines (cutoff saws, shears, rollers, brakes, presses, laser cutting, CNC plasma) to shape metal.
• Read job specs to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length and mark lines on work piece.
• Position work piece against stops and align with die or blade.
• Operate machines via controls and pedals.
• Monitor operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Measure piece dimensions to ensure accuracy.
• Remove burrs and clean pieces; perform basic maintenance.
• Assist with setup and transport of finished parts.
• Suggest quality improvements to fabrication manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering prints

Precision measuring tools

Communicate clearly

Fast-paced environment

2–3 years fabrication operator exp

Basic computer skills

Read/understand press brake operations

Mathematical skills (fractions & dec.

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS seeks a 2nd shift Fabrication Operator for the CE Facility. You will set up and operate multiple fabricating machines to shape metal parts, reading engineering prints to ensure precise dimensions.

Responsibilities include quality checks, light maintenance, and assisting with setup and transport of finished pieces. Overtime Fridays may be required.