Precision Metal Fabrication Technician

Kmw Ltd; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kmw Ltd in Great Bend, KS is seeking a General Machine Operator to set up and operate fabrication machinery such as drill presses, grinders and punches. You will read blueprints, follow tooling instructions, and ensure parts meet specifications.

You will adjust feeds and speeds, secure workpieces, inspect for conformance, perform tool sharpening, and maintain clean, safe machines. This role requires safety training, basic math, and the ability to read calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and safety guidelines.
• Uses measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers and micrometers in inches and millimeters.
• Must read and understand blueprints; safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fabrication machinery (drill presses, grinders, punches).
• Position and secure work pieces and toolholders; adjust ram stroke and feeds/speeds.
• Inspect machined parts for conformance and adjust as needed.
• Sharpen tools using bench grinder and remove burrs; maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety training

Quality awareness

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

Less than high school or minimal experience

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Kmw Ltd in Great Bend, KS is seeking a General Machine Operator to set up and operate fabrication machinery such as drill presses, grinders and punches. You will read blueprints, follow tooling instructions, and ensure parts meet specifications.

You will adjust feeds and speeds, secure workpieces, inspect for conformance, perform tool sharpening, and maintain clean, safe machines. This role requires safety training, basic math, and the ability to read calipers and micrometers.