Assembler

Great Plains Manufacturing; Tipton (KS); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler for our Tipton, Kansas facility. The position runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed.

The assembler will follow the daily build schedule, fasten parts, read prints, measure with a tape, and tend machines on the assembly line. You will operate at different stations and help improve quality while adhering to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read engineering prints and use a tape measure.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work at different workstations as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete daily build schedule.
• Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or otherwise fasten parts by hand or with tools.
• Read and interpret engineering prints and measure as required.
• Tend machines and use tools to perform fastening operations on the line.
• Work at different stations as production needs require.
• Work on line with varying models of the article.
• Monitor tasks and suggest quality improvements to assembly/shipping manager.
• Follow all safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Engineering prints

Lean manufacturing

Organizational skills

Excellent attendance

Forklift license

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Tipton, KS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5013

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1 st Shift Assembler for our facility in Tipton, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow and complete daily build schedule
• Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or otherwise fasten parts together by hand, or using hand tools or portable power tools.
• Read and interpret engineering prints and use a tape measure as required.
• Tend machines and use tools, such as impact wrenches, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
• Work at different work stations as production needs require.
• Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line or at a fixed assembly station.
• Monitor assembly tasks and recommend quality improvement initiatives to the assembly/shipping manager.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 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 engineering prints and tape measure
• Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance
• Must have ability to obtain a forklift license

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 Mfg., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,200 dedicated employees, 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.