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Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Salina, KS

Great Plains Mfg
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
 
 

 

Machine Operator – 1st Shift - Salina, KS

 

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator for our Salina, KS facility. 

 

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:

  • Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances  
  • Operation of manual and CNC equipment to include lathes and mills  
  • Set up and production of parts within set tolerances  
  • Verify conformance of finished part to specifications  
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment  
  • 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: 

  • One to three years’ experience as a machine operator or similar
  • Mechanical aptitude  
  • Experience with Machine Shop manual equipment (engine lathe, knee mill, drill press)  
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints   
  • Working knowledge of CNC equipment  
  • Must be able to use precision measuring equipment to ensure parts are manufactured within tolerance  
  • Ability to maintain accurate paperwork   

 

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. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.  

 

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