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 environment * Have a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team player * Ability 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 change * Ability 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 Increases * 10 Paid Holidays * Generous Earned Time Off/Vacation Plan * Health/Dental/Rx Insurance Plan * Parental Leave Program * 401K Plan with a 4.5% Company Match * 2nd 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 [http://www.workforgpm.com/].