General Labor Lead

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: The General Labor Lead will operate manufacturing equipment and machine pieces to meet product specifications to ensure fabrication accuracy. This position will be responsible for operating within all established safety, environmental, quality, operational and financial goals. The General Labor Lead will operate with the lowest possible manufacturing costs with a focus on improving overall operational efficiency. This position requires strong communication with the team as well as customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Set up the fixture and process the design of new and existing parts.
• Cutting – Panel saw, table saw, band saw, trimming
• Routing – Table and hand routers
• Finishing – Sanding, shaping, buffing, polishing, flame polishing, joining
• Forming – Drape forming, vacuum forming and line bending
• Assembly – will include gluing and packaging
• Promotes cost reduction opportunities and delegates responsibility for action.
• Ensures equipment is maintained to achieve production requirements.
• Provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures plant and equipment is maintained to achieve production requirements and provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of team from field to upper management.
• Work collaboratively with field team, office staff, and upper management.
• Ensure standards of quality and safety are adhered to.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ experience in a General Labor Lead role

Licensing/Certificates: CNC Certification a plus. Must be forklift certified.

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran