AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING HIRING EVENT

General Plastics Manufacturing Company•Tacoma, WA

9h•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

General Plastics Manufacturing Company is hiring experienced production workers for hands-on work in its aerospace manufacturing plant in Tacoma. Team members work with their hands and remain on their feet while meeting high-quality aerospace production standards. Previous production experience is helpful, and full training will be provided. The role requires reliable daily attendance and punctuality. 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 hourly premium. Overtime is optional and never mandatory. The company is privately owned and has been in business for 85 years. It offers starting pay of $23–$27 per hour, cash bonuses paid three times per year, and total compensation of up to $100,000 per year. Due to participation in the defense industry, access to certain sensitive information and materials is limited by ITAR to U.S. Persons as defined by law. The workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, and testing may be required under company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience.
Previous manufacturing experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers.
Good judgment to perform work correctly and safely.
Ability to learn quickly and understand and follow written technical instructions.
Good communication skills.
Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Finger dexterity to make coordinated movements for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small objects.
Arm-hand steadiness while moving or holding the arm and hand in position.
Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
Availability for either day or swing shift.
ITAR eligibility: access to certain sensitive defense-related information and materials is restricted to U.S. Persons as defined by law.

Nice To Haves

Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience.
Previous aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine material, tool, cutting-line, dimension, and tolerance specifications.
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 work such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Measure parts before, during, and after production to verify they meet specifications, using micrometers, gauges, X-Acto 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 supervisors’ and peers’ instructions and perform work correctly and safely.
Help other departments meet company goals and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, a collaborative attitude, and a solution-oriented approach while adapting to workplace changes.