Experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Production Worker
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Assembly, Industrial Maintenance
Description
We are looking for
EXPERIENCED AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION WORKERS
to make our products!
Do you have experience with assembling small parts, woodworking or metal work, commercial painting, or working in aerospace manufacturing?
We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we are HIRING EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION WORKERS NOW!
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DOWE MAKE RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS
General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts.
From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.
From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYFabricates 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
- 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
- Good communication skills
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must have previous experience in manufacturing (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing)
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Standing 8 hours per day
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50#
- 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
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 OFFERYour 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 $20.00 - $23.50/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
- Disabili…
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