Maintenance PM Technician

Company: General Plastics Manufacturing Co
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY WITH AN ESTABLISHED COMPANY THAT OFFERS THE BEST BENEFITS PACKAGE IN TOWN?

WE ARE TACOMA'S BEST KEPT SECRET AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE PM TECHNICIAN IN OUR TACOMA MANUFACTURING PLANT!!

GENERAL PLASTICS - RIGID & 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 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!

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance PM Technician in our Tacoma, WA manufacturing plant on day shift

This is a general maintenance worker, and this position will perform preventative maintenance while equipment and facilities are operating. Respond to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot and repair the breakdown. May require responding during off hours and holidays.

Responsibilities
Perform basic maintenance duties for facility, including janitorial and small repairs
Perform basic maintenance on motorized equipment, including oil changes, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs and electrical troubleshooting.
Constantly follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner and comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations
Perform additional duties as directed by management
Read, interpret and convey instructions, verbally and in written form
Education, Skills and Certifications
- Prior maintenance experience required
- Experienced electrical/plc troubleshooting required
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
- Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely

Physical Requirements
The 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
Ability to work with or around chemical solvents
What we have to offer

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.

Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

- Position pays $19-23/hr to start
- Generous Profit-Sharing Program
- Outstanding Health Care Benefits Plan (zero cost medical and vision for entire family!)
- Company Matched 401K - 200% on first 4%
- Employee Assistance Plan
- We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
- Disability & Life Insurance Package
- Generous Earned Time Off Plan plus 9 Paid Holidays per year

ITAR - US Persons Status
Due 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 US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement
General 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.

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