Clean Room- Fabricator- Machined Core (2nd Shift)

PLASCORE INC • Zeeland, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Plascore is hiring a Clean Room Fabricator for its Machined Core division in Zeeland, Michigan. The role performs fabrication, finishing, and assembly of components and assemblies, including work in a cleanroom. The position is full-time on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Starting pay is $23.29 per hour. A $1,200 sign-on bonus is paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked through the first year.

The fabricator follows drawings and written instructions, prepares materials and tools, operates ovens for heat-forming processes, inspects finished parts, completes production documentation, and supports packaging and shipment. The role requires attention to quality and cleanroom procedures, safe work practices, effective communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Plascore is an established, family-owned global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms, serving aerospace, automotive, and marine markets. The company describes its work environment as clean, with a smooth pace of work, and offers a range of benefits and employee programs. Applicants must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR and pass a job-related vision screening, including color perception and visual acuity assessments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to operate independently with reduced supervision and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong math skills.
• Previous experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions and enter information into company systems.
• Eligibility to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
• Must successfully pass a job-related vision screening, including color perception and visual acuity testing, with or without vision correction, before hire or placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform finish work on components, assemblies, and products, including forming, potting, splicing, sanding, and trimming.
• Fabricate and assemble parts according to drawings and instructions.
• Read, understand, and follow written work instructions for manufacturing parts.
• Complete required documentation accurately and enter data into the electronic data system.
• Inspect parts against applicable quality requirements.
• Interpret and follow the work schedule, and report issues.
• Support essential duties with moderate to low supervision.
• Assist with cleaning and packing operations as needed; clean products for packaging.
• Load crates and package parts to protect them during shipment.
• Follow required cleanroom processes and procedures.
• Install vacuum bags and prepare tools and materials for heat forming.
• Operate ovens and select the correct recipe for the required operation.
• Curve-expand parts as required.
• Provide customer value in cost, quality, and delivery, and respond promptly and professionally to internal and external questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support required quality audits for assigned areas, such as cleanroom and clean core checklists.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,200 employee referral bonus, paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly bonus based on business-unit metrics.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with flexible spending or health savings accounts.
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee-only coverage.
• Health insurance benefits for new hires beginning on day one.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, including legal and professional counseling services.
• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling six weeks; the paid portion depends on years of service.
• Eight-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k), with a 50% match up to 6% for participating employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs.
• Dependent scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition costs for child dependents.
• Training grants, such as GoingPro, for professional development.
• Childcare flexible spending account.
• Tri-Share childcare program covering two-thirds of childcare costs.
• Company events, including an annual picnic, golf outing, and holiday party.
• Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
• Bi-weekly pay.
• $1,200 role-specific sign-on bonus paid in $100 increments for every 30 days worked through one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED