Painter

Great Plains Mfg. HR; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer in Central Kansas as a Paint Line Person! This role involves safely loading and unloading paint lines, inspecting parts for quality, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you have a passion for teamwork and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With a strong commitment to innovation and community values, this established company offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Embrace the chance to be part of a dedicated team and contribute to high-quality manufacturing in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely use hand and power tools; read blueprints when needed.
• Previous paint experience helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load paint lines safely to meet production requirements.
• Inspect painted parts for quality defects and pack appropriately.
• Adapt to all paint line duties including load, prep, and unload.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Adaptability

Tools

AS400

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Job description

Paint Line Person (Painter) – 1st Shift – Abilene, KS

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a 1st Shift Paint Line Person for our Abilene West facility in Abilene, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 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
• Manage and ensure compliance for hazardous waste in areas where it is accumulated and stored
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.

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

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 45 years, Great Plains Mfg., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, 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.