Experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Production Worker

About Us

We make rigid and flexible polyurethane foam and build-to-print composite parts. General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military, and composite manufacturing companies use our LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material, or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics. From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and assembles aerospace plastic products, applying knowledge of working characteristics of plastics and bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications.
• Inspects, part marks, and prepares products for shipping.
• Manipulates small tools such as micrometers, calipers, box knife, exacto knife.
• Sprays materials (colors, adhesives, etc.) onto plastic/foam parts.
• Cuts, deflashes, and fabricates various rigid and flexible foam parts.
• Operates various cutting equipment such as band saws, table saws, routers, and shapers; operates various mixing equipment.
• Reads, interprets, and conveys instructions, verbally and in written form.
• Receives and interprets instructions and directions from supervisors and peers.
• Demonstrates good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely.
• Follows written instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in manufacturing (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing).
• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 8 hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.

Schedule

This position requires availability for either day or swing shift. We offer a $1.50 shift premium for swing shift. Overtime is optional and never mandatory.

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law (US citizen, lawful permanent legal resident, refugee, or asylee).

Pay

Pay starts between $20.50 - $23.50/hr plus bonus, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year.
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for the entire family & zero premiums for dental for the employee.
• Company-matched 401K up to 8%.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Subsidized lunchroom food/beverage costs.
• Disability & Life Insurance Package.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starting at 15 days of leave per year.
• 9 Paid Holidays.