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R&D A Person

Great Plains Manufacturing
Assaria, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D A Person position at Great Plains Manufacturing?


R&D A Person – Assaria Great Plains Mfg is looking for an R&D A Person for its facility in Assaria, KS.

This position will fabricate, machine, weld, assemble and test components of experimental products. This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and repair complex weld fixtures for productionBuild complex prototypes for the product development teamAssemble prototypes as neededRead, interpret and work from engineering printsFollow all Great Plains 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: Minimum 3 years' experience in welding, R&D or combination.

Ability to weld and operate a cutting torch or hand-held plasma torchAbility to operate fabrication equipment to include HAAS, lathe, plasma torch, saw and vertical mill – some training will be providedForklift license or the ability to obtain oneAbility to read blueprints and standard measuring devicesStrong mechanical aptitudeSupply necessary hand tools, including some precision toolsBasic computer skills helpful 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 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas.

Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division.

With over 2,200 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.

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