Weekend CNC Laser/Press Brake Operator - 3 Shifts, 40h Pay

Mid-Plains Industries; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Plains Industries in Columbus, NE seeks an experienced CNC Laser / Press Brake Operator for a weekend shift. Position runs Friday through Sunday with three 12-hour shifts and you are paid for a full 40-hour week, three days off, each week.

You will set up and run CNC fiber laser or press brakes, read blueprints, select tooling, inspect parts, and maintain equipment. The role requires solid reading of blueprints, meticulous measurement, and reliable weekend attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC laser and/or CNC press brakes.
• Machine setup experience.
• Ability to read fabrication blueprints.
• Strong inspection and measuring skills.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to the weekend schedule.
• Available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday every week — this schedule does not rotate to weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC fiber laser and/or CNC press brakes
• Read blueprints, fabrication drawings, bend charts, and work orders
• Select tooling and machine parameters for each job
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts against quality standards
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and angle gauges
• Troubleshoot routine issues and adjust machines as needed
• Run support equipment, including cold saws
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Keep your work area clean and organized

Skills

CNC laser operation

CNC press brake

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Inspection & measurement

Attendance reliability

Weekend shift availability

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Angle gauges

Job description

Mid-Plains Industries in Columbus, NE seeks an experienced CNC Laser / Press Brake Operator for a weekend shift. Position runs Friday through Sunday with three 12-hour shifts and you are paid for a full 40-hour week, three days off, each week.

You will set up and run CNC fiber laser or press brakes, read blueprints, select tooling, inspect parts, and maintain equipment. The role requires solid reading of blueprints, meticulous measurement, and reliable weekend attendance.