£25K/yr to £33K/yr
Test Valley, England
Permanent, Variable

Plastic Fabricator

Posted by The Work Shop.

Plastic Fabricator, Romsey

Up to £33,233 per annum, £14.00 per hour dependent on experience

Monday to Thursday 07:00pm - 05:00am & Friday 07:00am - 01:00pm

Permanent & Full Time

The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for a Plastic Fabricator for a well-established company based in a rural location based on the outskirts of Romsey.

The Plastic Fabricator will undertake a skilled engineering role to achieve a quality end product by learning all aspects of thermoplastic welding and jointing techniques. Our client offers up to £14.00 per hour dependant on experience and the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their skills.

Main duties of the Plastic Fabricator

  • Construct plastic pipe assemblies, tanks, and vessels based on engineering drawings.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and production work orders.
  • Create and utilise templates and jigs for fabrication.
  • Fabricate, assemble, reshape, rework, and repair plastic products.
  • Mark out sheets and pipes using measuring and marking instruments.
  • Use various cutting, drilling, and bending tools to construct pipe spools, tanks, and vessels.
  • Employ plastic welding equipment and techniques to manufacture and assemble components.

Key competences of the Plastic Fabricator

  • Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline or have achieved a relevant level 2 or 3 engineering qualification
  • Understand plastics and bonding techniques using specialist precision and hand tools and equipment
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Manual dexterity and good eyesight are essential
  • Accurate and methodical approach with a mechanical aptitude
  • Owner Car/ motor bike driver is essential due to location.

Experience and awareness of working with the following tools would be advantageous:

  • Thermoplastic welding and jointing equipment
  • Hand and power tools
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Pillar drills, grinders, and sanders
  • Table, pipe, and wall saws
  • Pipe benders and forming tools
  • Hot air and propane gas torches
  • Fork truck and overhead crane

If you have a background within a manufacturing environment and the willingness to learn on the job and have an interest in fabrication, PLEASE APPLY TODAY!

Manufacturing, Engineering, Fabricator, Fabrication, Plastic Welding, Romsey