Manufacturing Assembler

Great Plains Ventures; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Industries, Inc. in Wichita, KS is hiring for a full-time production position. You will perform assembly at a designated station, ensuring a quality product while following safety and 6S practices.

You will collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals, and participate in Lean and Kaizen activities to eliminate waste. Training will be provided and flexibility in tasks is expected. The role requires PPE usage and the ability to lift and handle parts on a factory floor, with standing

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar production environment.
• Technical training from an accredited school.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in a safety-conscious facility.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product at assigned station and line following trainer instructions.
• Ensure quality by using tools correctly and adhering to 6S.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet daily production goals.
• Participate in Lean and Kaizen activities to reduce waste.
• Be flexible with tasks and learn new skills as needed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Safety awareness

Education

Technical training certificate

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Full-time Manual Labor Great Plains Industries, Inc., Wichita, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1694

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

Perform assembly functions of assigned station for assigned line of production in a safe, effective and efficient manner in order to deliver a quality product to our customer.

• Assemble assigned product as instructed by Assembly Trainer.
• Insure a quality product by using tools in proper manner.
• Work as team member for the assigned product line by effectively communicating production needs and helping teammates to reach daily production goals.
• Keep work area clean and comply with 6S process for assigned line.
• Be flexible in job assignments and learn new skills so each employee can move to areas as assigned to complete assigned tasks.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing training and Kaizen events with a focus on eliminating waste in all production activities.
• Assemble product that meets the quality standards each and every time.
• This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position.

Job Qualifications:

Preferred

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar production environment.
• Technical training at an accredited school.

Job Requirements:

Physical:

• Ability to lift 50lbs minimum for all production lines which increases to 75lbs for Vane Pump.
• Standing on concrete factory floor for 10+ hours per day.
• Must be able to wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses and other PPE equipment as required for work function.
• Ability to safely reach, stretch, bend and lift parts and product from a standing position.
• Overhead lifting of various parts.
• Ability to work with various hand tools that require hand strength (10lbs) and flexibility including but not limited to hammers, screw drivers, crimping and torque wrenches.
• Tools / Equipment: Powered and hand tools to perform the function of product assembly. Some hand tools may have vibration.

Working Conditions: 2 shifts in a temperature-controlled factory environment.

Mon - Thur 6:00am- 4:30 pm, with possible OT on Fridays.