Weld Robot Operator

Weld Robot Operator – 1st Shift Salina, KSGreat 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.