AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING HIRING EVENT
Aerospace Manufacturing Hiring Event
Who:General Plastics Manufacturing Company
What:We are looking for skilled and motivated team members to work in all areas of our
manufacturing plant
When: Saturday, October 24th from 9 am to Noon
No appointment necessary - walk-ins are welcome and encouraged
Where: 4910 Burlington Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Visitor Parking and street parking available
Bring:Your resume and be prepared to meet with someone on our team
We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma, privately owned and in business for 85 years, and we are seeking experienced production workers.
Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and not just another job.
Earn up to $100K per year in total compensation!
This is hands-on manufacturing. Meaning, you’ll be on your feet, working with your hands, and meeting high-quality, aerospace production standards. Previous production experience is helpful but not required; full training will be provided. Reliable daily attendance is required. If you have a history of missing shifts or arriving late without notice, please do not waste your time or ours.
The Work that You Will Do:
- Read work orders to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, tools to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances
- Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, or sand plastic material
- Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools
- Perform general physical activities including those that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
- Measure parts before, during and after production to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, exacto knives, calipers, or tape measures
- Place or remove parts from cutting tables, manually or using hoists
- Replace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools
- Part mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material
- Operate various mixing equipment
- Spray materials (colors, adhesives, etc...) onto plastic/foam parts
- Cut, deflash and fabricate various rigid and flexible foam parts
- Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form
Competencies
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- 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
- Quick learner who can understand and follow written technical instructions
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the company’s core mission, vision and operational values.
- Other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments to meet company goals.
- Ability to overcome obstacles by pushing through difficult tasks with a positive solution-oriented mindset
- Learn from failure by bouncing back quickly from setbacks and treating mistakes as learning moments
- Maintain excellent daily attendance and punctuality
- Maintain collaborative and positive “can-do” attitude
- Adapt to change and remains calm, steady and flexible during rapid workplace transitions.
- Reliable team player interested in a long-term position
- Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience
Compensation details: 23-27 Hourly Wage
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