1st Shift Assembler - Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Abilene, KS, Land Pride division, is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler for our Abilene West facility. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

You will follow daily build schedules, bolt and assemble parts by hand or with tools, read prints, use a tape measure, and move between stations. Emphasizes lean manufacturing and safety compliance in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong team player with the ability to stay on-task.
• Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Willingness to adopt Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Commitment to Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete daily build schedule.
• Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or fasten parts by hand or with tools.
• Read prints and use a tape measure as required.
• Tend machines and use tools such as impact wrenches for fastening.
• Work at different stations as production needs require.
• Move along line as models change; work at fixed stations when needed.
• Monitor tasks and suggest quality improvements to the line manager.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and wear PPE as required.
• Other duties as assigned per qualifications and environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Read blueprints

Read tape measure

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Abilene, KS, Land Pride division, is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler for our Abilene West facility. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

You will follow daily build schedules, bolt and assemble parts by hand or with tools, read prints, use a tape measure, and move between stations. Emphasizes lean manufacturing and safety compliance in a team-focused environment.