Weld Robot Operator

Great Plains Manufacturing; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Weld Robot Operator for 1st shift. This full-time role involves setting up and operating robot weld cells, reading job specifications, inspecting parts, and ensuring the quality of welded components in a lean manufacturing environment. The position runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with Friday overtime as required. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced shop, and willing to cross-train

Qualifications

• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player.
• High standard for quality and detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Open to Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to verify conformance of work piece to visual specifications.
• Dedication to ensure products meet or exceed specifications as part of our quality program.
• Must be flexible to be crossed trained in different areas of the shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up, ensure accurate placement of parts, and operate robot weld cells.
• Read job specifications to determine parts and load sequence.
• Visually inspect parts to verify quality.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and report as needed.
• Visually inspect parts quality to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Load finished parts on to cart for transportation to next process.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist fellow operators when needed.
• Observes weld robot operation to detect defects or equipment malfunction and reports as directed.
• Monitor weld robot tasks and recommends quality improvement initiatives to the welding manager.
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Skills

Team player

Quality conscious

Fast-paced

Lean Manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Visual inspection

Problem detection

Adaptability

Job description

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Weld Robot Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Salina, KS, US

Weld Robot Operator – 1st Shift

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Weld Robot Operator to join our team at our Construction Equipment (CE) facility in Salina, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required.

Primary Duties &Responsibilities:

• Set up, ensure accurate placement of parts, and operate robot weld cells.
• Read job specifications to determine parts and load sequence.
• Visually inspect parts to be loaded to verify they are of good quality.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction and report as needed.
• Visually inspect parts quality to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Load finished parts on to cart for transportation to next process.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist fellow operators when needed.
• Observes weld robot operation to detect defects or equipment malfunction and reports as directed.
• Monitor weld robot tasks and recommends quality improvement initiatives to the welding manager.
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• High standard for quality and detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Open to Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to verify conformance of work piece to visual specifications.
• Dedication to ensure products meet or exceed specifications as part of our quality program.
• Must be flexible to be crossed trained in different areas of the shop as required.

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 open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .