Saw Operator - Aramid (1st Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Currently there is an opening for a Saw Operator in our Aramid division on 1st shift: (6:30a - 2:30p. Monday - Friday) Aramid Saw Operator: Starting at $20.29 per hour on 1st Shift! As a Saw Operator you will be using the appropriate saw to cut honeycomb material into designated shape and size to meet customer and company specifications. Inspect and prepare finished material for shipment. Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
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).

Responsibilities

Startup/verify secondary equipment (vacuum blower, dust collector) is operating.
Check schedule to determine next order to process.
Read work order instructions and process specifications.
Use overhead crane to load/unload Aramid blocks from saw table.
Set up and run horizontal band saw to cut slices to specified thickness.
Change saw blades and guides using small hand tools.
Iron backing material onto blocks.
Measure blocks and slices using tape measure and micrometer.
Load slices into clean core machine to remove dust and measure slice thickness.
Print label and tag individual slices.
Inspect blocks and slices for quality issues.
Complete associated paperwork.
Enter process and work order information into computer system to maintain accurate records.
Monitor equipment and make setup adjustments as necessary.
Communicate with management representatives regarding any material or equipment concerns.
Record production and scrap information on team board charts.
Maintain an inventory of supplies.
Notify supervisor when re-order level is reached.
Assist in performing quarterly inventory checks.
Assist other departments as necessary.
Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery by being efficient, productive, and careful.
Actively participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times including waste/scrap removal and cleanup of equipment.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
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 Time Off
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) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
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 to allow for professional development
Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay