Fixture Repair Specialist

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to fixture drawing specifications.
• Lift machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, pneumatic and electrical connections.
• Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and functionality based on weld cell and part requirements.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
• Communicate with operators who run fixtures to get feedback on performance and potential design changes.
• Identify why fixtures are not performing and create solutions to resolve problem.
• Order parts from different vendors and works with vendors to understand part needed.
• Assist maintenance with fixture PM’s. Ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to weld various material types and possess general maintenance skills (i.e., electrical pneumatic wiring, air cylinder, air clamping, electrical magnets)
• Ability to communicate problems with both GP and LP T&D Team, CE Mfg Engineering team and KBT Expats.
• Experience with Machine Shop manual equipment (engine lathe, knee mill, drill press)
• Working knowledge of CNC equipment
• Must be able to use precision measuring equipment to ensure parts are manufactured within tolerance
• Must be able to maintain accurate paperwork
• Willing to work overtime and occasional off-shifts as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Excel in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Able to be flexible, work with interruptions and shift priorities as needed
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent Time Management & Manufacturing Organizational Skills
• Drive culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change to streamline processes

About the role

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.