Job DetailsJob Location500A - ZEELAND, MISaw Operator - Aramid (3rd Shift)As a Saw Operator you will be using the appropriate saw to cut honeycomb material into designated shape and size to meet customer and company specifications. Inspect and prepare finished material for shipment.Currently there is an opening for a Saw Operator in our Aramid division on 3rd shift: (10:30p - 6:30a. Sunday night start time at 10:30PM end time Friday at 6:30AM.)*** Training on 1st shift 6:30AM to 2:30PM for about 4 to 6 weeks.Aramid Saw Operator: Starting at $22.29 per hour on 3rdShift!Key Responsibilities:
- Startup/verify secondary equipment (vacuum blower, dust collector) is operating.
- Check schedule to determine next order to process.
- Read work order instructions and process specifications.
- Use overhead crane to load/unload Aramid blocks from saw table.
- Set up and run horizontal band saw to cut slices to specified thickness.
- Change saw blades and guides using small hand tools.
- Iron backing material onto blocks.
- Measure blocks and slices using tape measure and micrometer.
- Load slices into clean core machine to remove dust and measure slice thickness.
- Print label and tag individual slices.
- Inspect blocks and slices for quality issues.
- Complete associated paperwork.
- Enter process and work order information into computer system to maintain accurate records.
- Monitor equipment and make setup adjustments as necessary.
- Communicate with management representatives regarding any material or equipment concerns.
- Record production and scrap information on team board charts.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies. Notify supervisor when re-order level is reached.
- Assist in performing quarterly inventory checks.
- Assist other departments as necessary.
- Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery by being efficient, productive, and careful.
- Actively participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times including waste/scrap removal and cleanup of equipment.
- Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to work overtime.
Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.Plascore Benefits:Bonus Programs
- $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments
- $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments
- Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
- New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
- 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees
Educational Support
- Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Child Care
- Flex Spending Account for child care
- Tri-Share child care program
Company Events
- Annual company picnic
- Annual golf outing
- Annual holiday party
Other Perks
- White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
- Clean work environment
- Smooth pace of work
- Family owned and operated
- Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base
- Bi-Weekly Pay
We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.