Tube Core- Fabricator- Machined Core (2nd Shift)

PLASCORE INC • Zeeland, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tube Core Fabricator performs multiple manufacturing operations, including drilling, routing, finishing, forming, potting, splicing, sanding, trimming, and assembly of components and products in the Machined Core division. The role follows drawings and written work instructions, inspects parts for quality, completes production documentation, and supports packaging and cleanroom processes. The position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Zeeland, Michigan location. Starting pay is $23.29 per hour. A $1,200 sign-on bonus is paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked through the first year.

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms, serving aerospace, automotive, and marine applications. The company describes its work environment as clean, with a smooth pace of work, and is family-owned and operated. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, and Plascore is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Strong math skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions and enter information into company systems.
• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
• Must pass a job-related vision screening, including color perception and visual acuity assessments, with or without vision correction, before hire or placement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform finish work on components, assemblies, and products, including forming, potting, splicing, sanding, and trimming.
• Fabricate and assemble products according to drawings and instructions.
• Read, understand, and follow written manufacturing work instructions.
• Complete all documentation accurately and enter data into the electronic data system.
• Inspect parts against quality requirements.
• Interpret and follow the work schedule and advise others of issues.
• Support essential duties and responsibilities with moderate to low supervision.
• Assist with cleaning and packaging operations as needed.
• Clean products to be packaged, load crates, and package parts to protect them during shipment.
• Follow required cleanroom processes and procedures.
• Install vacuum bags and prepare tools and materials for heat-forming parts.
• Operate ovens and select the appropriate recipe for each operation.
• Curve-expand parts as required.
• Support quality audits for assigned areas, such as cleanroom and clean core checklists.
• Provide customer value in cost, quality, and delivery, and respond promptly and professionally to internal and external questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,200 employee referral bonus, paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly bonus based on business unit metrics.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible spending or health savings accounts.
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee-only coverage.
• Health insurance benefits available to new hires on their first day.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program, including legal and professional counseling services.
• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling six weeks; the paid portion depends on years of service.
• Eight-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k), with a 50% match up to 6% for participating employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs.
• Dependent scholarship covering up to 100% of tuition costs for child dependents.
• Training grants, including GoingPro, for professional development.
• Childcare flexible spending account.
• Tri-Share childcare program covering two-thirds of childcare costs.
• CareShare childcare assistance for those who do not qualify for Tri-Share.
• Annual company picnic, golf outing, and end-of-year celebration.
• Whitecaps baseball ticket raffles.
• Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
• $1,200 sign-on bonus, paid in $100 increments for each 30 days worked until one year.
• Bi-weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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