Special Projects Tech

Great Plains Mfg•Salina, KS

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Special Projects Technician to fabricate, machine, weld, and assemble components of machinery, equipment, physical structures and finished products. This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in our Salina, KS location. Overtime on Fridays may be required, as needed.

Requirements

Proficient in using precision measuring instruments
1-3 years’ welding experience
1-3 years’ experience with shop equipment including band saw, lathe, table saw, drill press, shear, brake, wire/arc welder, plasma, gas torch, etc.
Ability to obtain Great Plains Mfg forklift license
Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Must be self-motivated and a self-starter
Must have a high regard for quality and quantity of work

Nice To Haves

Electrical, mechanical and plumbing skills desirable
Position requires some travel mainly between facilities, possibly overnight
Possess or ability to pass CDL test preferred
Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT medical certificate

Responsibilities

Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment
Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install structural and mechanical parts and assemblies following engineering information, using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
Verify dimensions of parts using precision measuring instruments. Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, rivets, and other fasteners, using power tools
Align and join structural assemblies, using transit, sight level, hand tools, power tools, clamps, and fasteners
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, and adjust amperage, voltage, and speed during joining to assure required weld deposit
Smooth flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fit and assemble parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms using hand tools
Inspect grooves, angles, gap allowances, and related aspects of assembly to ensure conformance to specifications, using micrometer, caliper, and related precision measuring instruments
Observe dimension tolerance, and other tests on welded surfaces to evaluate quality of weld and conformance to production requirements
Test functional performance of installed parts. Confer with engineers to resolve production issues
Set up and operate shop equipment, such as band saw, lathe, table saw, drill press, shear, brake, wire/arc welder, plasma, and gas torch to shape and form parts
May fabricate or modify tooling, such as jigs, fixtures, templates, and form blocks
May set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
Monitor Special Projects tasks and recommend quality improvement initiatives to the Special Projects Lead
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment