Laminator- Panels (1st Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plascore is hiring a Laminator for its Panels division at its Zeeland, Michigan location. The role performs lamination operations using hot and cold presses and includes material preparation, routing, and assembly of components for lamination. The first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starting pay is $19.58 per hour. A $1,200 sign-on bonus is paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked until the first year. Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms serving aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. It describes itself as an employee-driven, family-owned and operated organization with a clean work environment, a smooth pace of work, and the security of an established, growing company serving a diverse customer base. The company provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Mechanically inclined.
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

Build panels using skins, core, frames, rails, and other components.
Load and unload panels from the press.
Inspect and prepare press platens for the next operation.
Prepare skins and core according to process specifications, PQR, Travelers, and the bill of materials.
Read and interpret technical drawings and schedules.
Read work orders, apply materials, and follow instructions in the electronic data system.
Calculate the pressure for an operation for a given press.
Test adhesive according to process specifications.
Inspect finished products for appearance, alignment, and bonding.
Complete paperwork, maintain detailed notes, and fill out logs.
Enter defect/NCMR data in the electronic data system.
Assist other departments as necessary.
Support customer value through cost, quality, and delivery.
Participate in improving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
Handle internal and external questions promptly and professionally.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and continually improve 5S.
Look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
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 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; 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 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.
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.
Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
Clean work environment.
Smooth pace of work.
Family-owned and operated company.
Bi-weekly pay.
$1,200 sign-on bonus paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked until the first year.