Jumpstart Your Career in Composite Manufacturing!

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team and learn the fundamentals of composite production in the Resin area. This entry-level role is designed to give you hands-on experience with production machinery, including setup, safe operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance. You’ll receive training on quality control standards and gain the skills needed to advance into higher-level roles. This is a fast paced, highly rewarding position with a successful and long-standing company in the Tacoma area, and offers excellent compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. If you’re eager to learn, ready to work with a supportive team, and looking to build a career in manufacturing, this is your opportunity!

Compensation

• Starting pay: $24.00
• Compensation is reexamined on an annual basis
• $3.00 per hour shift premium for night shift (5:45pm - 6:00am)

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, we ask that you complete the required assessment after submitting your application.

Schedule:

2-2-3 Schedule from 5:45am to 6:00pm (Day Shift) / 5:45pm - 6:00am (Night Shift) 

This refers to a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off rotating schedule, and this would be the same for night and day shift. These are 12-hour shifts.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Set up and validate production machinery for proper operation.
• Frequent use of full coverage PPE suits and respirator.
• Assist with machine operation to ensure smooth and efficient running and production of quality products.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools to accomplish primary job functions including (but not limited to) scrapers, cutting tools, and carts to move material.
• Learn to operate production equipment computer interface and process monitoring systems.
• Work with others to achieve an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Clean machine to ensure proper running and operation.
• Create and/or complete necessary production related paperwork.
• Provide accurate and timely turnover information to the oncoming shift.
• Maintain work area(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operate equipment including forklift, hoist, etc. to move materials and supplies.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Perform other related production duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Strong situational awareness, ensuring safe surroundings and consistent quality of work.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and teamwork skills, perform basic mathematical computations, follow directions and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve at an intermediate level.
• Professional and effective communication skills with colleagues and leadership.
• Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and applicable software.
• Position requires the ability to read and understand diagrams.
• Basic Knowledge of safety techniques, practices and procedures. Strong preference for hazardous chemicals knowledge and/or experience.
• Strong written communication skills, ensuring accurate and consistent record keeping.
• Be comfortable reading an analog clock.
• Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities.
• Frequently work independently or in small teams (2-3).

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous production experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements (including but not limited to):

• The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists is frequent.
• Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
• The ability to lift more than 40 lbs as part of a team lift.
• Frequently be able to stand for up to 12 hours.
• Accurate visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs, bend at the waist, kneel, twist and reach.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be respirator fit and wear respirator.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Environmental

• Job tasks are usually performed in a production environment.
• Occasional exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
• Works with potentially hazardous materials including epoxy resins and/or components.

Compliance with US Export Control Regulations: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR.  The definition of “US Person” includes U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Toray Composite Materials America Benefits

 Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date.

• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Vision Coverage- VSP 
• Dental Coverage – Delta Dental 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
• 401K with employer match
• Life, accident, and short term disability insurance

And many more! A full list of all Toray benefits will be provided with all offers of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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