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Welder

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
Welder – 1st Shift

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Welder to join our growing 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 And Responsibilities

  • Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Operation of various welding robots.
  • Able to lift heavy parts throughout the shift.
  • Clean, repair and examine welds as needed.
  • Conduct quality checks throughout the shift.
  • Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required.
  • 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
  • Availability to work overtime
  • Working knowledge of MIG welding operations and ability to pass weld test as required
  • 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 open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .

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