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Mid-Plains Industries

Weekend Shift CNC Laser-Press Brake Operator (Fri.-Sun. 6AM-6:30 PM)

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What they do

A Press or Press Brake Operator operates a press brake, a machine used to bend sheet metal into shape.

$45,118 / year median in Nebraska

+1% projected growth

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CNC Laser / Press Brake Operator - Weekend Shift
WORK 3 DAYS. GET PAID FOR 5. FOUR DAYS OFF EVERY WEEK.
Summary:
This is a dedicated weekend shift - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. There is no weekday schedule available for this position. You work three 12-hour shifts and get paid for a full 40-hour week, with four consecutive days off, every week.
Duties and 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
Required Qualifications:
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This isn't an entry-level role - we need someone who can step into production and run with minimal direction after training. 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
Strength Level:
25-40 pounds •anything over 40 pounds will need two people or lifting assist device•MPI is a precision metal fabrication shop in Columbus, NE serving agricultural, transportation, medical, commercial, and industrial customers. We run modern CNC equipment and build our name on craftmanship and reliability - and on the people who make that happen. Central Confinement Services LLC and Mid-Plains Industries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility, or veteran status, or any other protected status.