Welder Trainee

Weld School TraineeSalina, KSGet paid to learn a trade and grow your career with Great Plains Manufacturing!Join our 9-Week Weld School and learn Production Welding at Great Plains! Weld School classes are held on-site at our Weld Shops in Salina. Training schedule is Monday-Thursday on 1st Shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the mornings, you'll learn weld foundation skills in the classroom. In the afternoons, you'll practice hands-on welding with individual coaching from an experienced Weld Instructor.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:Prior weld experience is helpful for this program, but not required.Ability to give strong attention to detail and stay on-task in a fast-paced environmentHave a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team playerAbility to safely use hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and tape measureCapable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of changeAbility to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as requiredFull-Time Benefits Include:Competitive Pay Scale, including Bi-Monthly Pay Increases10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Earned Time Off/Vacation PlanHealth/Dental/Rx Insurance PlanParental Leave Program401K Plan with a 4.5% Company Match2nd Shift Pay PremiumGreat 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.