What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Parts Trimmer / Finisher position at The Parts Dealer?
The Parts Dealer manufactures and sells automotive interior restoration parts under multiple brands. Our thermoformed plastic parts ship to customers across the country who are restoring the cars and trucks they love. Every part has to fit right and look right, and that starts at the trim bench.
As a Plastic Parts Trimmer, you'll be one of the first sets of eyes on every part we make. You'll inspect thermoformed parts fresh off the mold, trim them out using hand and air tools, sand and finish them, and build assemblies before they move on to our paint department.
What You'll Do
- Inspect formed parts for defects before starting any trim work
- Trim thermoformed parts out of the web using hand and pneumatic tools
- Sand, deburr, and finish edges and surfaces so parts are ready for paint
- Operate air tools including die grinders, sanders, and cutting wheels safely and correctly
- Assemble multi-piece parts and components according to product specs
- Inspect your finished work before sending it downstream
- Communicate recurring defects so problems can be fixed at the source
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
What We're Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and a sharp eye for flaws
- Strong hand skills and hand-eye coordination
- A safety-first mindset around sharp tools and power tools
- Ability to follow fixtures, specs, and instructions accurately
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to stand for long periods, work with your hands for a full shift, and regularly lift 40 to 50 lbs
- Working and communicating well with others
No experience required. We'll train the right person. That said, experience with plastic parts (trimming, thermoforming, vacuum forming, or plastic fabrication) is a strong plus.
Bonus: Speaking Spanish is not required, but it's a definite plus.
How We Measure Success
- Care: Your parts are ready for paint the first time
- Quality control: You catch bad parts early, before time and material are wasted on them
- Safety: You work safely and keep those around you safe
- Low scrap: You protect material and keep waste and rework to a minimum
What We Offer
- $23 per hour starting pay
- Overtime available
- Paid time off
- Consistent weekday schedule (8A-4P M-F)
- Paid on-the-job training
- Room to grow: team members who show leadership and consistently high-quality work can advance into a management role
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23