Welder

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

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Welder for the Tipton facility on the 1st shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm). You will weld parts, read blueprints, and maintain production schedules while ensuring quality and safety.

The position requires MIG welding experience and the ability to pass weld tests, strong teamwork, and the willingness to adapt to lean manufacturing concepts in a fast-paced environment. Growth opportunities exist within a family-oriented manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience and ability to pass weld test as required.
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player.
• Able to excel in a fast paced, high pressure situations and be results oriented.
• Understanding of lean concepts and willing to accept/implement change.

Responsibilities

• Ability to load fixture and weld parts as required.
• Ability to read blue prints and understand AWS weld symbols as required for the position.
• Ability to achieve quality welds while staying on production schedule.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at all times.
• Ability to use all tools necessary for the position.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Read blueprints

Team player

Lean concepts

Job description

Welder – Tipton

Great Plains currently has an opening for a 1st shift Welder at the Tipton Facility. This position is Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Ability to load fixture and weld parts as required
• Ability to read blue prints and understand AWS weld symbols as required for the position
• Ability to achieve quality welds while staying on production schedule
• Maintain inventory accuracy at all times
• Ability to use all tools necessary for the position
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience and ability to pass weld test as required
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Able to excel in a fast paced, high pressure situations and be results oriented
• Understanding of lean concepts and willing to accept/implement change

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. 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.