Slitter Saw Machine Operator

Earn up to $100K per year in total compensation at a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma. Join General Plastics Manufacturing Company and build a lasting career as a Production Operator in our saw room, cutting polyurethane foam.

About the role

This is hands-on manufacturing: you’ll be on your feet, working with your hands in a dusty environment, and meeting high-quality aerospace production standards. Full training is provided; reliable daily attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine specifications such as materials, cutting lines, 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 using gauges and hand tools
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Measure parts before, during, and after production to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges, calipers, or tape measures
• Place or remove parts from cutting tables manually or using hoists
• Replace defective blades or wheels using hand tools
• Mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the company’s core mission, vision, and operational values
• Assist other departments to meet company goals as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in manufacturing (preferably aerospace or plastics)
• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience
• Ability to overcome obstacles with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
• Learn from failure and treat mistakes as learning moments
• Maintain excellent daily attendance and punctuality
• Collaborative, positive “can-do” attitude
• Adapt to change and remain calm during rapid workplace transitions
• Receive and interpret instructions from supervisors and peers
• Demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly, safely, and accurately
• Fast learner who can understand and follow technical instructions
• Responsible, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Work efficiently in a workshop environment
• Reliable team player interested in a long-term position

Physical Requirements

• Standing 8 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Finger dexterity to make precisely coordinated movements
• Arm-hand steadiness while moving or holding your arm in one position
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents

Schedule

• Day shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (primary hiring focus)
• Swing shift: $1.50 shift premium
• Overtime is optional and never mandatory

Pay

• Starting hourly wage: $23 – $27
• Cash bonuses paid 3 times per year
• Overtime opportunities increase bonus payouts and 401K contributions
• Total compensation can reach up to $100K per year

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Platinum health care benefits: zero premium for medical and vision for entire family, zero premium for dental for employee, $10 medical co-pays
• Company-matched 401K up to 8% of total earnings
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized lunchroom food and beverages
• Disability and life insurance package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan: starts at 15 days of leave per year
• 9 paid holidays