Weld Robot Operator — 1st Shift, Quality‑Focused

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

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