Entry Level Maintenance Technician

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form, from peers and supervisors
• Contribute to the company’s core mission, vision and operational values
• Help other departments meet company goals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Good mechanical aptitude

Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Desire to work “smart”
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• 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 with $10 medical co-pays
• Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year
• 9 Paid Holidays

Pay

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

Schedule

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