Weld Robot Operator – 1st Shift Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Weld Robot Operator to join our team at our Construction Equipment (CE) facility in Salina, KS. This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Set up, ensure accurate placement of parts, and operate robot weld cells. • Read job specifications to determine parts and load sequence. • Visually inspect parts to be loaded to verify they are of good quality. • Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction and report as needed. • Visually inspect parts quality to determine accuracy of machine operation. • Load finished parts on to cart for transportation to next process. • Perform daily equipment inspections. • Assist fellow operators when needed. • Observes weld robot operation to detect defects or equipment malfunction and reports as directed. • Monitor weld robot tasks and recommends quality improvement initiatives to the welding manager. • Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment. • Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: • Understand team concepts and be a strong team player • High standard for quality and detail • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Open to Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change • Basic mechanical aptitude. • Ability to verify conformance of work piece to visual specifications. • Dedication to ensure products meet or exceed specifications as part of our quality program. • Must be flexible to be crossed trained in different areas of the shop 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 open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.