Aerospace Production Worker

General Plastics Manufacturing Company•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Plastics Manufacturing Company is seeking experienced production workers for hands-on manufacturing roles at its Tacoma aerospace manufacturing plant. Team members may work in different areas of the plant and produce high-performance plastic and foam products to aerospace quality standards. The work involves standing and working with your hands in a dusty environment. Full training is provided, although manufacturing experience is required. Reliable daily attendance and punctuality are essential. Applicants must be US Persons as defined by ITAR because the company participates in the defense industry. This is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, and testing may apply under company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience.
Previous manufacturing experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers.
Good judgment to perform work correctly and safely.
Ability to learn quickly and understand and follow written technical instructions.
Good communication skills.
Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
Collaborative, positive, solution-oriented attitude and flexibility during workplace transitions.
Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Finger dexterity to make coordinated movements for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small objects.
Arm-hand steadiness while moving or holding the arm and hand in position.
Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR: a US citizen, lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience.
Previous production experience is helpful; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine material, tooling, cutting-line, dimension, and tolerance specifications.
Set up, operate, or tend machines used to saw, cut, shear, slit, or sand plastic material.
Test and adjust machine speeds or actions to meet product specifications using gauges and hand tools.
Perform physical work such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Measure parts before, during, and after production to verify they meet specifications, using tools such as micrometers, gauges, Exacto knives, calipers, or tape measures.
Place or remove parts from cutting tables manually or with hoists.
Replace defective blades or wheels using hand tools.
Part-mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping according to material type and size.
Operate various mixing equipment.
Spray materials such as colors and adhesives onto plastic or foam parts.
Cut, deflash, and fabricate rigid and flexible foam parts.
Read, interpret, and convey instructions verbally and in writing.
Help other departments meet company goals and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain reliable daily attendance and punctuality, communicate effectively, follow instructions, and work collaboratively while adapting to workplace changes.

Benefits

Profit-sharing bonus program paid three times per year.
Medical and vision coverage with zero premiums for the entire family, dental coverage with zero premiums for the employee, and $10 medical copays.
Company-matched 401(k) contributions up to 8% of total annual earnings.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Subsidized lunchroom food and beverage costs.
Disability and life insurance package.
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
Earned Time Off starting at 15 days per year.
9 paid holidays.
Optional overtime opportunities.
$1.50 shift premium for swing shift.