Expander - Metals (3rd Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expander prepares and expands cores to specified dimensions and prepares them for shipping. The role is in the Metals division on 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with starting pay of $20.90 per hour. The position uses the MRP system to record labor and other essential data. A $1,200 sign-on bonus is paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked until one year. The Expander prepares the core expander and materials to meet work-order specifications, cuts materials to size, expands cores to the required length, width, and density, and measures finished products for accuracy. The role also prepares cores for shipping, completes documentation, may train other employees, and supports other departments as necessary. The employee is expected to work efficiently and carefully to provide value in cost, quality, and delivery; contribute to improvements in products, processes, equipment, methods, efficiency, and performance; and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude. The ability to work overtime is required. Applicants must also be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work overtime.
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Prepare the core expander to meet work-order specifications.
Assemble the proper materials for each job.
Cut materials to the specified size.
Expand cores to the required length, width, and density.
Measure finished products for accuracy.
Prepare cores for shipping.
Train other employees as needed.
Complete documentation correctly and neatly.
Assist other departments as necessary.
Work efficiently, productively, and carefully to provide customer value in cost, quality, and delivery.
Participate in improving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Continually seek ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Use the MRP system to record labor and other essential data.

Benefits

$1,200 sign-on bonus paid in monthly increments of $100 for each 30 days worked until one year.
Employee referral bonus of $1,200, 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 available to new hires 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 scholarship covering up to 100% of tuition cost 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.
Clean work environment and smooth pace of work.
Bi-weekly pay.
Security of work with an established, growing company serving a diverse customer base.