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Machine Operator

Chief
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Performs general machine operation, including set- up equipment, processing parts, and final part inspection on various assigned equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
  •  Operate various fabrication machines (e.g., punch press, shear, press brake).
  •  Set up tooling as needed.
  •  Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
  • Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
  •  Understand machine operation, capacity, and routine maintenance.
  • Responsible for overall quality and quantity of assigned work.
  • Properly completes all routine paperwork related to the job responsibilities. Process will involve entering data into a computer based operating system.
  • Work at developing knowledge of layout procedures and more complicated set-ups and tolerance adjustments.
  • Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Shift 

  • 1st Shift - 6:00am - 4:30pm

Education:  

  •  High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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