Welder

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Land Pride division, is seeking a Welder for the Abilene, KS facility on 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.), with overtime on Fridays as needed.

Primary duties include loading fixtures, welding parts, and reading blueprints with AWS symbols to ensure quality welds and production schedules. The ideal candidate has MIG welding experience, strong attention to detail, and is a team player capable of working in a Lean manufacturing environment while adhering to

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.

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.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require additional qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Read blueprints and AWS weld symbols

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety and PPE compliance

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Welder – 2 nd Shift – Abilene, KS

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

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 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
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require additional 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.

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 our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .