Weld Robot Operator

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

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking a Weld Robot Operator for the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating robot weld cells, loading parts, inspecting quality, and coordinating with the welding team to meet production goals.

The position runs Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as needed. OSHA safety regulations and company policies must be followed.

Qualifications

• Team concepts and collaboration are essential
• High standard for quality and detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Open to Lean Manufacturing and change implementation
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to verify conformance of work piece to specifications
• Dedication to meet specifications as part of quality program
• Flexible to be crossed trained in different shop areas

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 before loading.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and report.
• Inspect parts quality to verify machine accuracy.
• Load finished parts onto carts for transport to next step.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist fellow operators when needed.
• Monitor weld robot operation and report defects or issues to supervisor.
• Suggest quality improvements to welding manager.
• Follow all safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Other duties as assigned as needed.

Skills

Team player

Quality focus

Fast-paced

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Conformance verification

Cross-training flexibility

Job description

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.

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.