1st Shift Weld Robot Operator - Quality & Teamwork

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking a Weld Robot Operator for the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating robot weld cells, loading parts, inspecting quality, and coordinating with the welding team to meet production goals.

The position runs Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed. OSHA safety regulations and company policies must be followed.

Qualifications

• Team concepts and collaboration are essential
• High standard for quality and detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Open to Lean Manufacturing and change implementation
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to verify conformance of work piece to specifications
• Dedication to meet specifications as part of quality program
• Flexible to be crossed trained in different shop areas

Responsibilities

• Set up, ensure accurate placement of parts, and operate robot weld cells.
• Read job specifications to determine parts and load sequence.
• Visually inspect parts to verify quality before loading.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and report.
• Inspect parts quality to verify machine accuracy.
• Load finished parts onto carts for transport to next step.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist fellow operators when needed.
• Monitor weld robot operation and report defects or issues to supervisor.
• Suggest quality improvements to welding manager.
• Follow all safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Other duties as assigned as needed.

Skills

Team player

Quality focus

Fast-paced

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Conformance verification

Cross-training flexibility

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking a Weld Robot Operator for the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating robot weld cells, loading parts, inspecting quality, and coordinating with the welding team to meet production goals.

The position runs Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed. OSHA safety regulations and company policies must be followed.