Job Description
Job Overview:
Welder – 2nd Shift
Ellsworth, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Welder to join our team at our facility in Ellsworth, KS.
This position works Monday-Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Weld metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing or any combination of arc welding processes utilizing a variety of welding equipment.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
- Operation of various welding robots.
- Clean, repair and examine welds as needed.
- Conduct quality checks throughout the shift.
- Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of MIG welding operations and ability to pass a weld test
- High standard for quality and detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of team concepts and willingness to be a strong team player
- Willingness to work overtime
- Ability to lift heavy parts throughout the shift
- Open to Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
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.
