Plastic Fabricator

Plastic Fabricator
Rate: 20/h
Location: on site - southampton

Job Description:
We are looking for a Plastic Fabricator to join a busy workshop. This is a hands-on role involving the fabrication, welding, and assembly of plastic pipework, tanks, and vessels using a range of thermoplastic welding and jointing techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from engineering drawings to fabricate plastic components
• Cut, prepare, assemble, and weld plastic pipes, sheets, tanks, and vessels
• Use hand tools, power tools, and plastic welding equipment
• Carry out basic weld testing and inspection
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Requirements:

• Engineering apprenticeship or Level 2/3 engineering qualification (preferred)
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Ability to read or learn to interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Willingness to learn
• GCSE Maths and Science desirable but not essential
• IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) desirable but not essential
• Able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity and good eyesight are essential
• Accurate and methodical
• Mechanical aptitude

Desirable Experience:

• Some understanding of the basic principles of the properties and uses of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics would be advantageous
• A good awareness of using hand tools and hand power tools
• Able to learn to operate workshop tools and equipment.

If you are a Plastic Fabricator or have transferable skills and considering your next role, we'd be keen to speak.

Apply now or get in touch for more details.