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