Manufacturing Apprentice

Land Pride Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits

Scholarship up to $10,000

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS, partners with Kansas State University-Salina to offer the GPM Scholars Program. This paid apprenticeship provides hands-on training across welding, robotics, and product flow while pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Scholars commit to year-round enrollment and work at least 20 hours weekly, earning $15/hour and up to $10,000 in scholarship support. The program aims to graduate in three years with substantial industry experience.

Qualifications

• K-State Salina students enrolled full-time (≥12 credit hours)
• Eligible degree programs include Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics, Automation Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology
• Maintain a college GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Be available to work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice for at least 20 hours per week while maintaining full-time enrollment
• Be available to attend K-State Salina year-round, including during the summer term, pursuing an accelerated three-year BS degree plan

Responsibilities

• Attend K-State Salina full-time year-round and work at least 20 hours per week
• Rotate through Assembly, Fabrication, Welding, Material Handling, and Engineering Support
• Complete more than 2,400 hours of relevant on-the-job training by graduation

Skills

Welding

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Product layout

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Robotics

Automation Engineering Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology

Computer Engineering Technology

Job description

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Part Time Manual Labor Salina, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5011

Kansas State University–Salina | Manufacturing Apprentice I

*PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is available exclusively for college students currently enrolled at Kansas State University-Salina, in Salina, KS.

Students who are not enrolled full-time at K-State Salina are not eligible to apply.

Great Plains Manufacturing has partnered with Kansas State University-Salina for the GPM Scholars Program! The GPM Scholars Program is a paid apprenticeship and scholarship opportunity exclusively for students enrolled full-time at Kansas State University-Salina in Salina, KS.

Participation requires a year-round commitment: scholars must attend K-State Salina during the fall, spring, and summer terms and work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice at Great Plains Manufacturing for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The accelerated academic plan is designed to support completion of a bachelor’s degree in three years while providing substantial, relevant work experience.

Program Structure

• Attend K-State Salina full-time year-round, including the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
• Work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice at a Great Plains Manufacturing facility for a minimum of 20 hours per week, generally two 10-hour days.
• Rotate through departments such as Assembly, Fabrication, Welding, Material Handling, and Engineering Support.
• Complete more than 2,400 hours of relevant on-the-job training by graduation.

Compensation and Scholarship

• Hourly wage: $15.00 per hour, plus part-time benefits, while working at least 20 hours per week.
• Annual scholarship: Up to $10,000, awarded by K-State Salina—up to $3,333 in each fall, spring, and summer semester.
• Tuition support: The scholarship may cover 85% or more of the in-state tuition rate.

Training Experience

Scholars receive hands-on training across a range of manufacturing and technical areas, including:

• Welding robot operation and automation
• Welding robot programming
• New-product design layout and product flow
• Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

• K-State Salina Students enrolled Full-Time (at least 12 credit hours per semester) in an Engineering or Manufacturing program. Students who are not enrolled full-time at K-State Salina are not eligible to apply.
• Eligible degree programs include: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics, Automation Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, and other related degree programs.
• Maintain a college GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Be available to work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice for a minimum of 20 hours per week while maintaining full-time enrollment.
• Be available to attend K-State Salina year-round, including during the summer term, while pursuing an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science degree plan.

Selection Process

Recipients are selected during the fall semester of their first year at K-State Salina. Selection is based on:

• Recommendations from K-State Salina professors
• On-site interviews with Great Plains Manufacturing managers
• Demonstrated ability to attend K-State Salina full-time during the fall, spring, and summer terms and work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice for at least 20 hours per week

Program Outcomes

GPM Scholars can graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in just 3 years, with limited student debt, more than 2,400 hours of professional experience, and additional earnings and part-time benefits while in college.

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .