2nd shift Painter

Great Plains Mfg; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 2nd shift Painter (Paint Line) for the Abilene, KS facility. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed. The role involves loading paint lines, prepping parts, and ensuring accurate inventory and quality checks. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to Lean Manufacturing practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prev. paint experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to lift, carry and position parts up to 50 lbs.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load paint lines safely to max capacity per daily production requirements.
• Learn prep steps for unfinished parts before final topcoat.
• Download painted parts safely and ensure correct part identification and delivery to location to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Inspect painted parts at unload station for quality defects.
• Pack painted parts to ensure safe arrival to customer.
• Adapt to all paint line duties including Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting.

Skills

Paint line operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Inventory procedures

Tools

AS400

Job description

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2nd shift Painter

Manual Labor Abilene, KS, US

Production, Factory, Worker

Paint Line Person (Painter) – 2nd Shift – Abilene West

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg, is seeking a 2ndShift Paint Line Person for our Abilene West facility in Abilene, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities-include the following. Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

• Load Paint lines safely to maximum capacity per the Daily Production Requirements list
• Learn all aspects of prepping unfinished parts for final topcoat
• Download painted parts safely & ensure correct part identification and delivery to correct location to maintain inventory accuracy
• Inspect painted parts at the unload station for any quality defects
• Appropriately pack painted parts to ensure arrival to customer in good condition
• Adapt to all paint line duties, including Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous paint experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lift, carry and position parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Some forklift experience and experience handling large parts is helpful, but not required
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills; familiar with AS400
• Ability to follow inventory control procedures
• Ability to give strong attention to detail and stay on-task in a fast-paced environment
• Have a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team player
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and tape measure, when needed
• Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
• Ability to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required

Ask about our new-hire signing bonus!

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 farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,000 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 at www.WorkForGPM.com .