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Quality Assurance Inspector

Great Plains Mfg
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2026
 
 

Quality Assurance Inspector – 1st Shift – Salina, KS

 

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Quality Control department for our CE Facility in Salina, KS. 

 

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. , with overtime on Fridays, as required.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Review manufacturing processes throughout the facility to ensure a quality product
  • Identify defective parts in each department and address as needed
  • Troubleshoot causes of defects
  • Understand and identify proper welds, paint and fasteners
  • Interpret Engineering Prints
  • Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
  • Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

  • Ability to read and understand engineering prints
  • Demonstrates working familiarity with precision measuring tools
  • Ability to communicate accurately both written and verbal
  • Thrive in fast paced, high-pressure environment
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Have good organizational skills
  • Be highly self-motivated 
  • Previous quality assurance experience 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 agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 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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