Aerospace Manufacturing Hiring Event

General Plastics Manufacturing Company • Tacoma, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

General Plastics Manufacturing Company is seeking skilled and motivated production workers for all areas of its aerospace manufacturing plant in Tacoma, Washington. This is hands-on manufacturing work involving standing, working with your hands, and meeting high-quality aerospace production standards. Full training is provided; previous production experience is helpful, though the Requirements section specifies manufacturing experience and at least five years of demonstrated work experience. Reliable daily attendance and punctuality are required. Candidates must be available for either day or swing shift; current hiring is primarily for day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Swing shift receives a $1.50 premium. Overtime is optional and not mandatory.

The position pays $23–$27 per hour, depending on experience, with cash bonuses paid three times per year and a total compensation package that may reach $100,000 per year. Benefits include health coverage, a company-matched 401(k), paid holidays, earned time off, and additional benefits described below. The company is privately owned and has been in business for 85 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• At least five years of demonstrated work experience.
• Ability to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers.
• Good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand and follow written technical instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work either day or swing shift.
• Ability to stand for eight hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Finger dexterity to make coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Arm-hand steadiness while moving or holding the arm and hand in position.
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
• U.S. Person status as defined by law is required for access to ITAR-controlled sensitive information and materials.

Nice To Haves

• Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience.
• Previous production experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset, collaborative attitude, and interest in a long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine materials, tools, cutting locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines used to saw, cut, shear, slit, or sand plastic material.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions to meet product specifications using gauges and hand tools.
• Perform physical production activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Measure parts before, during, and after production to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges, knives, calipers, or tape measures.
• Place or remove parts from cutting tables manually or with hoists.
• Replace defective blades or wheels using hand tools.
• Part-mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping according to material type and size.
• Operate various mixing equipment.
• Spray materials, including colors and adhesives, onto plastic or foam parts.
• Cut, deflash, and fabricate rigid and flexible foam parts.
• Read, interpret, and convey instructions verbally and in writing.
• Follow supervisor and peer instructions and use good judgment to perform work correctly and safely.
• Maintain reliable daily attendance and punctuality, a collaborative and positive attitude, and flexibility during workplace changes.
• Help other departments meet company goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cash bonuses paid three times per year through a profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical and vision coverage with zero premiums for the entire family, dental coverage with zero premiums for the employee, and $10 medical copays.
• Company-matched 401(k) contributions up to 8% of annual earnings.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Subsidized lunchroom food and beverage costs.
• Disability and life insurance package.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Earned Time Off plan starting at 15 days per year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Optional overtime opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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