Metal Machine Operator

Machine Shop Worker

Your primary responsibility will be operating a plasma cutting machine, which involves uploading code and initiating the machine's operations. This role does not require physical plasma cutting.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the plasma cutting machine by uploading code and starting the machine.
• Ensure organized placement of materials on racks or pallets for shipment.
• Adapt to working on various machinery, including A36 Cutting Table System and AKS Cutting Systems Table.
• Work flexibly to support different machines as required.

Essential Skills:

• Experience with machining and cutting tables.
• Basic understanding of operating a plasma table.
• Flexibility to work with different machines and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior experience in fabrication, machining, welding, and cutting is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience in plasma cutting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading, editing, and quality control is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This position offers significant growth opportunities, including comprehensive training across all areas of the shop. You will have a direct path to learning fabrication techniques and eventually operating CNC machinery, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Work Environment:

Work in a fabrication shop setting, primarily operating machinery without engaging in direct fabrication tasks. Safety equipment such as hoods and gloves is not necessary, as the role focuses on machine operation and material loading.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in OLATHE,KS.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.