Painter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Fridays

Job summary

Great Plains Mfg in Salina, KS is seeking a 1st shift Painter/ Paint Line Person to support our new Kubota Construction Equipment paint line. The role follows a Monday-Thursday schedule 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with overtime on Fridays.

You will load lines, prep parts, inspect finishes and pack parts for delivery while complying with Great Plains and OSHA safety rules. Prior paint experience is a plus but not required, and strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting or production lines desirable but not required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and use tape measures.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Load paint lines safely to meet daily production targets.
• Prep unfinished parts for final topcoat.
• Unload painted parts and ensure correct identification.
• Inspect finished parts for defects.
• Pack painted parts for shipping.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE.
• Adapt to various paint line duties.

Skills

Paint line operations

Quality inspection

Team player

Reading blueprints

Hand & power tools

Safety compliance

Tools

AS400

Forklift operation

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor Salina, KS, US

Painter

Paint Line Person (Painter) – 1st Shift

Salina, KS

Great Plains Mfg is seeking a 1st 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 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.