Utility - Plastics (1st Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility operator will be responsible for having a working knowledge of multiple machines/lines and be willing to fill in wherever the need is greatest. Typical work will include extrusion and assembly of plastic core blocks, laminating panels, saw operations (wire and Gibben) and inspect and finish material to prepare for shipment. Currently there is an opening for a Utility Operator in our Plastics division on 1st shift (6:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Thursday).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Strong attention to detail
Mechanically inclined
Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Determine the customer requirements per the work order.
Prepare for production run, obtain appropriate work order to meet delivery requirements, load correct raw material, and set up production equipment for run.
Adjust equipment/dies to achieve correct customer requirements.
Produce and extrude tubes according to work order.
Set up frames/racks for appropriate size block.
Stack straws in a tight, uniform stack pattern.
Mix glue according to mixing instructions.
Adjust temperatures to properly melt plastic.
Adequately cure blocks in oven.
Assemble water flow blocks with properly mixed glue.
Turn on the laminator to correct the heat setting.
Check gap distance between the rollers.
Insert polypropylene panel into the laminator.
Trim cut panels with safety knife.
Maintain equipment in good working condition.
Assist other production areas as needed.
Package finished product.
Identify what material needs to be cut for the day from the production work order.
Obtain raw honeycomb materials from extrusion/expansion areas.
Set up saws according to cutting instruction.
Cut honeycomb into shapes and sizes designated by the customer requirements.
Perform and record all necessary information to ensure traceability and quality.
Report production results at the end of the shift on all necessary documents and or software.

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 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