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CNC Machinist

Job in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98401, USA
Listing for: General Plastics Manufacturing Company
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-14
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Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you tired of machining the same old parts, with the same boring materials, everyday?

We are a state-of-the-art aerospace plastics manufacturer, making parts on the leading edge of innovation and we are seeking CNC Machinists who:

  • Want the opportunity to earn over $100K per year
  • Have 3-5 years of experience
  • Are willing to learn new things and work with new materials
  • Love free healthcare for themselves and their families
  • Want the opportunity to work overtime
  • Welcome cash bonuses paid 3 times per year
  • Invested in furthering their own career while supporting the mission of General Plastics

Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and not just another job!

We are looking for a skilled and motivated team members to work in our CNC Department, machining polyurethane foam.

This is hands-on manufacturing. Meaning, you’ll be on your feet, working with our HAAS and CMS machines, and meeting high-quality, aerospace production standards. Previous CNC experience is required. Reliable daily attendance is also required. If you have a history of missing shifts or arriving late without notice, please do not waste your time or ours. *****We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana****

What You Will Do:

  • CNC Machinists operate computer-controlled tools to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces primarily of polyurethane foam but other materials as well.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations, in addition to, dimensional and finish specifications.
  • Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
  • Mount, install, align, secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently setup and breakdown machines, removing finished work pieces, tooling changes, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences
  • Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of CNC experience
  • Experience with GD and T
  • 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
  • Must be process minded with experience leading and participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the company’s core mission, vision and operational values
  • Be a fast learner who can understand and follow technical instructions
  • Be responsible, disciplined, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work efficiently in a workshop environment
  • Reliable team player interested in a long-term position
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments to meet company goals

Preferred Applicants will also possess the following:

  • Experience operating HAAS and CMS machines
  • Process control minded
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

  • Standing 8 hours per day
  • 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…
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