YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma and we are seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician.Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and don't just start another job. Plus, you can earn up to $100K per year in total compensation!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. If you have a history of missing shifts or arriving late without notice, please do not waste your time or ours. What You Will Do- 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
- Ability to work efficiently in a workshop environment
- Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form, from peers and supervisors
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to advancing the company's core mission, vision and operational values
- Reliable team player interested in a long-term position
- Other duties as assigned, such as helping other departments to meet company goals
- Prior maintenance experience not required, but preferred
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- 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
Physical RequirementsThe physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
- Sitting 10 % of time
- Standing 50 % of time
- Walking 40 % of time
- Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
- Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
- Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
- Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
- 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
ScheduleMonday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM. Overtime is never mandatory, but is often available, with occasional Saturday work.
What We Have to Offer YouYour 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 yearWe offer lots of overtime opportunities and your overtime only increases your bonus payouts and 401K contributions!
Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and can easily earn you up to $100K per year. It 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 with $10 medical co-pays
- Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year!
- 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 15 days of leave per year
- 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: 20-24 Hourly Wage
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