Materials Preparation - Machined Core; 2nd Shift

Materials Preparation I - Machined Core (2nd Shift)

Location:

450A - Zeeland, MI 49464

Position Type:
Full Time

Shift: 2nd shift (Monday – Thursday 2:30 PM – 12:30 AM)

As a Materials Preparation I, you will perform multiple:file operations such as sawing, hydraulic platen press operation, staging materials, core stabilizing operations, and assemblies.

• Support essential duties and responsibilities with moderate to low supervision.
• Blank cutting of core materials with band saws or hand tools.
• Acclimation control of WIP core sheets.
• Assist clean and pack operations as needed.
• Clean product to be packaged.
• Load crates and package parts properly to be protected during shipment.
• Read, understand, and execute upon written work instructions Copa manufacture of parts.
• Fill out all documentation completely and accurately.
• Complete necessary paperwork and enter data into the electronic data system.
• Proper installation of vacuum bags for the oven stabilizing of parts.
• Hot press, room temperature and vacuum bag stabilizing.
• Properly stage and prepare materials needed for manufacture of parts (peel ply, tooltec, vacuum bag material, etc.).
• Operate ovens to correctly select the proper recipe for the required operation.
• Accurately inspect parts against the quality requirements.
• Interpret and follow a work schedule and advise if there are issues.
• Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
• Ability to support all required quality audits for specific areas (e.g., clean room checklist, clean core checklist, etc.).

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Must be able to operate independently with reduced supervision.
• Must have strong math skills.
• Previous experience in industrial manufacturing (preferred).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively communicate within an industrial setting.

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Benefits

Plascore Benefits

Bonus Programs

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus – Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus – based on business unit metrics.

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
  • Free high‑deductible health plan for employee‑only coverage.
• New hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one.
• Company‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program – including legal & professional counseling services.

Paid Time Off

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion).
• 8‑week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.

401(kley & Roth 401(k)

• 50% match up to 6% of employee contributions.

Educational Support

• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related and certificate programs.
• Dependent scholarship up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents.
• Use of training grants such as Going Pro for professional development.
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• Flex Spending Account for childcare.
• Tri‑Share childcare program (covers 2/3 of childcare costs).

Company Events

• Annual company picnic.
• Annual golf outing.
• Annual holiday party.

Other Perks

• White‑caps baseball ticket raffles.
• Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical.
• 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.

ADA Accommodation – Consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contactлигән the Talent Acquisition team at

Equal Opportunity Employment – Plascore is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.