Materials Preparation I - Machined Core (2nd Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

As a Materials Preparation I, you will perform multiple operations such as sawing, hydraulic platen press operation, staging materials, core stabilizing operations, and assemblies. This role is for the Machined Core division on 2nd shift, which operates Monday - Thursday from 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The starting pay for this position is $23.29 per hour on 2nd Shift.

Requirements

  • Must be able to operate independently with reduced supervision.
  • Must have strong math skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively communicate within an industrial setting.
  • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED Preferred.
  • Previous experience in industrial manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support essential duties and responsibilities with moderate to low supervision.
  • Blank cutting of core materials with band saws or hand tools.
  • Acclimation control of WIP core sheets.
  • Assist clean and pack operations as needed.
  • Clean product to be packaged.
  • Load crates and package parts properly to be protected during shipment.
  • Read, understand, and execute upon written work instruction for the manufacture of parts.
  • Fill out all documentation completely and accurately.
  • Completes necessary paperwork and enters data into the electronic data system.
  • Proper installation of vacuum bags for the oven stabilizing of parts.
  • Hot press, room temp and vacuum bag stabilizing.
  • Properly stage and prepare materials needed for manufacture of parts (peel ply, tooltec, vacuum bag material, etc.).
  • Operate ovens to correctly select the proper recipe for the required operation.
  • Accurately inspect parts against the quality requirements.
  • Interpret and follow a work schedule and advise if there are issues.
  • Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
  • Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
  • Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.
  • Ability to support all required quality audits for specific areas (ex. clean room checklist, clean core checklist, etc.).

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $1200 ($100 every 30 days until 1 year).
  • Employee Referral Bonus ($1,200 paid in monthly increments).
  • Quarterly Bonus based on business unit metrics.
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts.
  • Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
  • New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one.
  • Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (including legal & professional counseling services).
  • Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion).
  • 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Parental Leave.
  • 401(K) & Roth 401(K) with a 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs.
  • Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents.
  • Use of training grants like GoingPro for professional development.
  • Childcare Flex Spending Account.
  • Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered).
  • Annual company picnic.
  • Annual golf outing.
  • Annual holiday party.
  • White-Caps baseball ticket raffles.
  • Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical.
  • Clean work environment.
  • Smooth pace of work.
  • Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
  • Bi-Weekly Pay.
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