Assembler - 1st Shift - Elllsworth, KS

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Full Time Manual Labor Ellsworth, KS, US

7 days ago Requisition

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1 st 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
• Ask about our new-hire signing bonus!

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 .