Extrusion Assembly - Panels (1st Shift)
About The Position
Plascore is hiring an Extrusion Assembly Operator for its Panels division in Zeeland, Michigan. The operator cuts, assembles, cleans, and packages aluminum extrusions and other materials according to work schedules, work orders, blueprints, and established processes. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a starting wage of $18.90 per hour. The role involves verifying materials and product quality, operating and adjusting a saw, inspecting finished parts, assembling products with hand and power tools, and preparing shipments. The operator also completes production and shipping paperwork, reports equipment concerns and defective products, helps other departments when needed, and contributes to efficient work practices and a clean, safe workplace. Overtime may be required. Applicants must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR.
Requirements
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gather extrusions and cutting materials and prepare jobs according to work orders.
- Verify the required quality, color, and materials before production.
- Measure and cut extrusions according to work orders and blueprints.
- Monitor the saw and make adjustments as necessary.
- Immediately notify a supervisor or maintenance of equipment concerns.
- Perform dimensional inspections and check finished cut products for cosmetic flaws.
- Assemble extrusions using hands and hand tools, including air and electrical tools.
- Clean, bag, and seal parts; build crates; and pack finished products.
- Complete shipment information forms and attach shipping labels.
- Complete required paperwork, including time sheets and team boards.
- Complete DMNs for defective products.
- Assist other departments as needed and perform reasonably related duties as assigned.
- Look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Provide customers with value in cost, quality, and delivery, and respond promptly and professionally to internal and external questions.
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 available to new hires on their first day.
- 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.
- Access to training grants such as GoingPro for professional development.
- Childcare flexible spending account.
- Tri-Share childcare program covering two-thirds of childcare costs.
- CareShare childcare assistance for those who do not qualify for Tri-Share.
- Annual company picnic, golf outing, and end-of-year celebration.
- Whitecaps baseball ticket raffles and discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
- Clean work environment and smooth pace of work.
- Bi-weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
