General Maintenance – 2nd Shift – Ellsworth, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a 2nd Shift General Maintenance Person to join our team at our facility in Ellsworth, KS.
This position works Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., plus overtime on Fridays, as required. Some on-call availability for weekends and other hours outside those posted may be required as well.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Troubleshoot and repair production equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery
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Repairing critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
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Complete projects such as mechanical and software upgrades.
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Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Documents all process changes
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Assist with scheduling downtime for machine repairs or preventive maintenance
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Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures are maintained
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Provide Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information
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Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
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Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
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Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
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Have a working knowledge of CNC lasers, torches, lathes, drill presses, brake presses, horizontal milling machines, forklifts and welders
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Experience with advanced CNC repair and troubleshooting
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Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs
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Ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs used in electrical (under 50v) and mechanical maintenance technician work assignments
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Excellent verbal/written communication. Computer skills preferred
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Team player that is a highly disciplined, problem-solver with a strong work ethic
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Provide tools for the trade
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.