Assembler – 1st Shift – Ellsworth, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Assembler for our facility in Ellsworth, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow and complete daily build schedule
Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or otherwise fasten parts together by hand, or using hand tools or portable power tools.
Read and interpret engineering prints and use a tape measure as required.
Tend machines and use tools, such as impact wrenches, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
Work at different work stations as production needs require.
Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line or at a fixed assembly station.
Monitor assembly tasks and recommend quality improvement initiatives to the assembly/shipping manager.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

No prior experience or training is required; however, the following traits are helpful:

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 safely use hand and power tools; ability to read engineering prints and tape measure
Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
Good organizational skills
Ability to maintain excellent attendance
Must have ability to obtain a forklift license
Ability to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required

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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 50 years, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,000 dedicated employees. Now a Kubota company, 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.