Fabrication Operator - 2 nd Shift - Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd Shift Fab Operator to join our growing team at our CE Facility in Salina, KS. This position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary Duties and 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. that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template, or computer program. Locate and mark bending and cutting lines onto work piece. Position work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade. Push button or depress pedal to activate machine. Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. 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. Assist machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces. Monitor fabricating tasks and recommends quality improvement initiatives to the fabrication manager. Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand engineering prints Demonstrates working familiarity with precision measuring tools Ability to communicate accurately both written and verbal Thrive in fast paced, high-pressure environment One to three years' experience as a fabrication operator or similar Basic 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. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,000 dedicated employees. Now a Kubota company, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.

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