Assembler - 1st Shift - Elllsworth, KS

Great Plains Mfg; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing 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 required.

The position involves following the daily build schedule, assembling parts by hand or with tools, and reading engineering prints to ensure quality and accuracy. Candidates should be detail-oriented, a strong team player, and capable of safely using hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; however, attention to detail and teamwork are helpful.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools; read engineering prints and use a tape measure.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license and follow all safety regulations.
• Embrace Lean Manufacturing culture and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete the daily build schedule.
• Assemble parts by hand or with hand/power tools, fastening as required.
• Read engineering prints and use a tape measure as needed.
• Tend machines and use tools on the assembly line to perform fastening operations.
• Work at multiple stations as production needs change and models vary.
• Support quality improvements and report issues to the assembly/shipping manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Read engineering prints

Tape measure

Lean Manufacturing

Organizational skills

Excellent attendance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift license

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Ellsworth, KS, US

4 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 .