Production Worker - Aerospace Manufacturing

General Plastics; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace plastic manufacturing is seeking motivated individuals for assembly positions. Responsibilities include fabricating products, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality control. The role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to excel in manufacturing.

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Bonus Program

Outstanding Health Care Benefits

Company Matched 401K up to 8%

Generous Earned Time Off Plan

Disability & Life Insurance Package

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in manufacturing, preferably in aerospace or plastics.
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
• Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and assembles aerospace plastic products using precision instruments.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders to determine methods.
• Inspects, part marks, and prepares products for shipping.

Skills

Finger dexterity

Good judgment

Ability to follow written instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision instruments

Hand tools

Power tools

Cutting equipment

Mixing equipment

Job description

Fabricates and assembles aerospace plastic products, applying knowledge of working characteristics of plastics and bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications. Inspect, part mark, and prepare products for shipping.

• Manipulate small tools such as micrometers, calipers, box knife, exacto knife
• Spray materials (colors, adhesives, etc...) onto plastic / foam parts
• Cut, deflash and fabricate various rigid and flexible foam parts
• Operate various cutting equipment such as band saws, table saws, routers and shapers; operate various mixing equipment
• Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form

Requirements

• Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
• Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have previous experience in manufacturing (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Finger dexterity – the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Arm-hand steadiness – the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents

SHIFT

This position requires that you are available for either day or swing shift. We offer a $1.50 shift premium for anyone on swing shift. Overtime is optional and never mandatory!

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry.We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

• PAY STARTS BETWEEN $19.75 - $22.50 / hr PLUS BONUS - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following :

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee
• Company Matched 401K up to 8%
• Employee Assistance Plan
• We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food / beverage costs
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays