Fab Operator - 2nd Shift - Abilene

Great Plains Manufacturing • Abilene, KS • 3d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13437914

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a2ndShift Fabrication Operatorin ourAbilene Westfacility.

This position worksMonday-Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.(overtime on Fridays as required).

Essential 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.

Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear

prescribed safety and protective equipment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

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 agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,300 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 atwww.WorkForGPM.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.

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