Assembler - 1st Shift - Elllsworth, KS

Land Pride Inc.; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler for our Ellsworth, KS facility. The role runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed. You will assemble parts, read prints, and support lean manufacturing initiatives on the line.

This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to safely operate hand and power tools. Prior experience is not required, and a new-hire signing bonus is mentioned in the posting.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but helpful traits are listed below.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay on task in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete daily build schedule.
• Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or fasten parts by hand or with tools.
• Read and interpret engineering prints and use a tape measure.
• Tend machines and use tools to perform fastening operations on the assembly line.
• Work at various work stations as production needs require.
• Support continuous quality improvement with the assembly/shipping team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Lean Manufacturing

Safety conscious

Excellent attendance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Ellsworth, KS, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4976

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

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

Essential 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.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

No prior experience or training is required; however, the following traits are helpful:

• 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
• 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 50 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 .