Entry Level Maintenance Technician

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!

We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma and we are seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician.

Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and don’t just start another job.

Plus, you can 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, working in a dusty environment, and helping a busy maintenance team that supports our aerospace production team. Previous maintenance or 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.

What You Will Do

• Perform basic maintenance duties for facility, including janitorial and small repairs, and light construction
• Complete basic maintenance on motorized equipment, including oil changes, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs
• Be a fast learner who can understand and follow technical instructions
• Diligently follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner and comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations
• Be responsible, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work efficiently in a workshop environment
• Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form, from peers and supervisors
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the company’s core mission, vision and operational values
• Reliable team player interested in a long-term position
• Other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments to meet company goals

• Prior maintenance experience not required, but preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Able to stand up to 8 hours/day, climb stairs to the mezzanine and ladders, and perform fine-detail tasks
• Maintain excellent daily attendance and punctuality
• Maintain collaborative and positive “can-do” attitude

Physical Requirements

The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

• Sitting 10 % of time
• Standing 50 % of time
• Walking 40 % of time
• Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• 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

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Overtime is never mandatory, but is often available, with occasional Saturday work.

What We Have to Offer You

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 $20- $24 per hour, PLUS CASH BONUSES paid 3 times per year

We offer lots of overtime opportunities and your overtime only increases your bonus payouts and 401K contributions!

Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and can easily earn you up to $100K per year. It 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…