We are looking for an IT Tech I to work in our aerospace manufacturing plant! We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we are HIRING NOW!WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DOWe 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! POSITION SUMMARYGeneral Plastics is seeking an
IT Technician I to join our Information Technology team.
This position will assist with internal customer support and is responsible for addressing helpdesk tickets on a large variety of programs and systems. It will include assisting other IT staff members with a variety of tasks ranging from network, wiring, server issues, and other tasks as assigned. This is an entry level position, and we are seeking candidates with similar experience or who have prepared themselves for this profession with education and certifications.
The ideal candidate will have some understanding of networking and servers, and computer components, and they will have a focus on providing great customer service. In this role, they will need to have the ability to communicate well with end users and team members alike.
This is not a remote position - you will be located onsite at our manufacturing plant in Tacoma. Minimum Qualifications include the following: Strong Customer Service experience
Excellent communication skills
Good documentation skills
High energy and positive work ethic
Strong Office 365 skills
Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team effort
Ability to lift 50lbs, including carrying items upstairs to the IT office
Ability to work occasional overtime on projects
Comfortable with working in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated ability to quickly master new, complex tasks
Experience / Education / Certification: Two or more years of demonstrated IT experience or equivalent education (Associate's degree)
CompTIA A+ certification or the demonstrated ability to get one within 90 days
Additional desired (but not required) skills: Linux familiarity
Databases (SQL) familiarity
Perform scripting (ideally shell, bash, and PowerShell)
Networking, including managed L2/3 switches, routers and firewalls
Virtualization (VMWare, HyperV)
Supporting and maintaining printers
Cyber Security familiarity
Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)
What We Have to OfferYour 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 $26 - $36/hr PLUS BONUS - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE*****Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:- 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
- Company Matched 401K up to 8%
- Employee Assistance Plan
- We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
- Disability & Life Insurance Package
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
- Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays
ITAR - US Persons StatusDue to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a , a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO StatementGeneral Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at .
Drug and Alcohol-Free WorkplaceGeneral Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.
***** We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana**** Compensation details: 26-36 Hourly Wage
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