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Great Plains Manufacturing lists this Manufacturing Apprentice opportunity in salina, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GPM Scholars ProgramKansas State University–Salina | Manufacturing Apprentice IThe GPM Scholars Program is a paid apprenticeship and scholarship opportunity exclusively for students enrolled full-time at Kansas State University-Salina in Salina, KS.Participation requires a year-round commitment: scholars must attend K-State Salina during the fall, spring, and summer terms and work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice at Great Plains Manufacturing for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The accelerated academic plan is designed to support completion of a bachelor's degree in three years while providing substantial, relevant work experience.Program StructureAttend K-State Salina full-time year-round, including the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.Work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice at a Great Plains Manufacturing facility for a minimum of 20 hours per week, generally two 10-hour days.Rotate through departments such as Assembly, Fabrication, Welding, Material Handling, and Engineering Support.Complete more than 2,400 hours of relevant on-the-job training by graduation.Compensation and ScholarshipHourly wage: $15.00 per hour, plus part-time benefits, while working at least 20 hours per week.Annual scholarship: Up to $10,000, awarded by K-State Salina—up to $3,333 in each fall, spring, and summer semester.Tuition support: The scholarship may cover 85% or more of the in-state tuition rate.Scholars receive hands-on training across a range of manufacturing and technical areas, including:Product assemblyWelding robot operation and automationWelding robot programmingNew-product design layout and product flowTroubleshootingLeadership developmentEligibility RequirementsK-State Salina Students enrolled Full-Time (at least 12 credit hours per semester) in an Engineering or Manufacturing program. Students who are not enrolled full-time at K-State Salina are not eligible to apply.Eligible degree programs include: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics, Automation Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, and other related degree programs.Maintain a college GPA of 2.8 or higher.Be available to work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice for a minimum of 20 hours per week while maintaining full-time enrollment.Be available to attend K-State Salina year-round, including during the summer term, while pursuing an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science degree plan.Recipients are selected during the fall semester of their first year at K-State Salina. Selection is based on:Recommendations from K-State Salina professorsA minimum 2.8 GPAOn-site interviews with Great Plains Manufacturing managersDemonstrated ability to attend K-State Salina full-time during the fall, spring, and summer terms and work year-round as a Manufacturing Apprentice for at least 20 hours per weekGPM Scholars can graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in just 3 years, with limited student debt, more than 2,400 hours of professional experience, and additional earnings and part-time benefits while in college.Apply online via ADP for the "Manufacturing Apprentice" position at by September 30, 2026.
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salina, KS, 67401, US
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