Welder

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a leader in agricultural and landscaping equipment, is seeking a 2nd Shift Welder for their Abilene facility. This full-time position involves loading fixtures, welding, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates will have MIG welding experience and a strong attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass weld test as required.
• Good understanding of team concepts.
• Capable of embracing Lean Manufacturing culture.

Responsibilities

• Load fixtures and weld parts as required.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at all times.
• Achieve quality welds while staying on production schedule.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Blueprint reading

Safety regulations adherence

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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Welder – 2 nd Shift – Abilene, KS

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a 2 nd Shift Welder for our facility in Abilene, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Load fixtures and weld parts as required
• Safely use all tools necessary for the position
• Maintain inventory accuracy at all times
• Read blueprints and utilize AWS weld symbols as required for the position
• Consistently achieve quality welds while staying on production schedule
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• MIG welding experience and ability to pass weld test, as required.
• 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 read blueprints and recognize AWS weld symbols
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and welding equipment
• Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and willing to accept/implement change
• Ability to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required
  
  

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 agriculture, 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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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