Maintenance Tech with Welding and Electrical - Aerospace Manufacturing

General Plastics Manufacturing Company•Tacoma, WA

16d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Looking for more than just a job and want to find a place to really grow your career? Then come join General Plastics Manufacturing Company in Tacoma! We offer competitive pay, bonuses paid 3 times a year, generous retirement benefits, and out-of-this world health care coverage! Plus, excellent paid time off and holidays! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WITH STRONG FABRICATION SKILLS AND ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO WE MAKE RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics. From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

Requirements

Prior maintenance experience required (2+ years )
Welding experience required (2+ years)
Experienced electrical/plc troubleshooting preferred
Good mechanical aptitude
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
Proof of Welding Skills may be required following interview (demonstration)
The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather.
Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
Sitting 10 % of time
Standing 50 % of time
Walking 40 % of time
Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
Finger dexterity – the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Arm-hand steadiness – the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
ITAR - US Persons Status Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

Nice To Haves

Experienced electrical/plc troubleshooting preferred
Low voltage experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Welding - Must have a familiarity with mig and TIG (dc) welder process and welding prep. And a familiarity with a plasma cutter.
Understand and read shop drawings (CAD)
Create cut and parts lists and materials needed for projects
Ability to fabricate accordingly
Machining - Using drill press. milling machine and lathe
Drill holes
Countersink
Tap threads
Electrical - 3 Phase 460 V
Low voltage experience is a plus
Perform basic maintenance duties for facility, including janitorial and small repairs
Perform basic maintenance on motorized equipment, including oil changes, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs and electrical troubleshooting.
Constantly follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner and comply with OSHA/WISHA safe working rules and regulations
Perform additional duties as directed by management
Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form

Benefits

Generous Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid out 3 times per year
Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits Plan (zero cost medical and vision for entire family!)
Company Matched 401K 200% on first 4%
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for entire family
We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
Disability & Life Insurance Package
Generous Earned Time Off Plan starting at 15 days of leave per year
9 Paid Holidays per year

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