Paint Operator

Great Plains Manufacturing; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Painter / Paint Line Person for our Salina, KS facility to support a new Kubota Construction Equipment paint line. The role runs Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary duties include loading lines, prepping parts, and ensuring quality before shipment. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to follow inventory and safety procedures, basic computer skills, and strong teamwork in a lean

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry and position parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong team player with good communication.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with AS400.

Responsibilities

• Load paint lines safely to maximum capacity per the Daily Production Requirements.
• Prep unfinished parts for final topcoat.
• Download painted parts and ensure correct part identification and delivery.
• Inspect painted parts for quality defects at unload station.
• Pack painted parts to ensure safe arrival to customer.
• Adapt to paint line duties: Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

AS400 familiarity

Tools

AS400

Job description

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Paint Operator

Salina Paint Full Time Manual Labor Salina, KS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5109

Paint Line Person (Painter / Paint Operator)

1 st Shift – Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1 st Shift Painter / Paint Line Person for our facility in Salina, KS to support our new Kubota Construction Equipment paint line.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load paint lines safely to maximum capacity per the Daily Production Requirements list
• Learn all aspects of prepping unfinished parts for final topcoat
• Download painted parts safely & ensure correct part identification and delivery to correct location to maintain inventory accuracy
• Inspect painted parts at the unload station for any quality defects
• Appropriately pack painted parts to ensure arrival to customer in good condition
• Adapt to all paint line duties, including Load, Prep, Unload, Material Handling & Painting
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous paint experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to lift, carry and position parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Some forklift experience and experience handling large parts is helpful, but not required
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills; familiar with AS400
• Ability to follow inventory control procedures
• 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 blueprints and tape measure, when needed
• Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change

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 .