Aerospace Production Worker

Description:

Your future starts here! Earn up to $100K per year in total compensation!

We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma, and we are seeking experienced production workers.

Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and not just another job.

We are looking for skilled and motivated team members to work in all areas of our manufacturing plant.

This is hands-on manufacturing. Meaning, youll be on your feet, working with your hands, working in a dusty environment, and meeting high-quality, aerospace production standards. Previous production experience is helpful but not required; full training will be provided. Reliable daily attendance is required. If you have a history of missing shifts or arriving late without notice, please do not waste your time or ours.

We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana

What You will Do

• Read work orders to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, tools to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances
• Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, or sand plastic material
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools
• Perform general physical activities including those that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Measure parts before, during and after production to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, exacto knives, calipers, or tape measures
• Place or remove parts from cutting tables, manually or using hoists
• Replace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools
• Part Mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material
• Operate various mixing equipment
• Spray materials (colors, adhesives, etc...) onto plastic/foam parts
• Cut, deflash and fabricate various rigid and flexible foam parts
• Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form

Competencies

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
• Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
• Quick learner who can understand and follow written technical instructions
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the companys core mission, vision and operational values.
• Other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments to meet company goals.
• Ability to overcome obstacles by pushing through difficult tasks with a positive solution-oriented mindset
• Learn from failure by bouncing back quickly from setbacks and treating mistakes as learning moments
• Maintain excellent daily attendance and punctuality
• Maintain collaborative and positive can-do attitude
• Adapt to change and remains calm, steady and flexible during rapid workplace transitions.
• Reliable team player interested in a long-term position
• Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have previous experience in manufacturing (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing)
• Must have 5+ years of demonstrated work experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing 8 hours per day
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50#
• Finger dexterity the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Arm-hand steadiness the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents

Shift

This position requires that you are available for either day or swing shift. We offer a $1.50 shift premium for anyone on swing shift. Overtime is optional and never mandatory! Right now, we are primarily hiring for day shift- 6 am to 2:30 pm

What We Have to Offer YOU

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high-performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, youll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. Were looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, youll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

PAY STARTS BETWEEN $23 - $27 per hour, PLUS CASH BONUSES paid 3 times per year

We offer lots of overtime opportunities and your overtime only increases your bonus payouts and 401K contributions!

Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and can easily earn you up to $100K per year.

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee with $10 medical co-pays
• Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year
• 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana

Compensation details: 23-27 Hourly Wage

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