Welder Trainee

Weld School Trainee Salina, KS Get paid to learn a trade and grow your career with Great Plains Manufacturing! Join our 9-Week Weld School and learn Production Welding at Great Plains! Weld School classes are held on-site at our Weld Shops in Salina. Training schedule is Monday-Thursday on 1st Shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the mornings, you’ll learn weld foundation skills in the classroom. In the afternoons, you'll practice hands-on welding with individual coaching from an experienced Weld Instructor. Preferred Skills And Qualifications Prior weld experience is helpful for this program, but not required.Ability to give strong attention to detail and stay on-task in a fast-paced environmentHave a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team playerAbility to safely use hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and tape measure Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of changeAbility to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required Full-Time Benefits Include Competitive Pay Scale, including Bi-Monthly Pay Increases10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Earned Time Off/Vacation PlanHealth/Dental/Rx Insurance PlanParental Leave Program401K Plan with a 4.5% Company Match2nd Shift Pay Premium 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. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .