Fabrication Technician I

The Fabrication Technician I will work on the production floor and will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and modifying plastic components according to technical drawings and specifications. This role may cross-train in several fabrication areas but will focus on plastic and use specialized tools and equipment to cut, weld, bend, and finish plastic materials with a high degree of precision. The technician plays a critical role in supporting production, maintenance, and custom fabrication needs while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

2nd Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fabricate plastic items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, and sawing.

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements for plastic parts and assemblies.

• Maintains a high quality and keeps scrap to a minimum.

• Measure and inspect components to ensure conformance with quality standards and tolerances.

• Jointly responsible for on-time delivery of products.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.

• Repairs and reworks parts as necessary.

• Monitors critical dimensions and adjust machines for different material and/or dimensions.

• Prepare test/sample welds and perform various tests.

• Assists with building crates to box finished goods for storage or shipment, as necessary.

• Work cross-functionally with the assembly team and other production support to fabricate according to customer specifications.

• Train other employees as needed on fabrication process.

• Adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and PPE requirements during all work activities.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints with guidance from experienced fabricators.

• Ability to read and use tape measurer.

• Ability to use certain plastic fabrication tools with moderate supervision.

• Ability to carry out instructions with moderate supervision.

• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.

• Mechanically inclined.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, trade school or technical training in plastic fabrication or industrial manufacturing preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in plastic fabrication, machining, or assembly in a production or shop environment.

• Experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly, plastic welding and/or related experience.

• Experience welding polypropylene PP, HDPE, PVDF & PVC plastics.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and working with hands in a production setting.

• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position in a work environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical equipment, and varying or uncontrolled temperatures.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.

• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.

• Use of lift assistance devices such as overhead crane and forklift with training may be required.

• Manual dexterity with the ability to handle parts and tools with precision.

• Use of PPE such as gloves, eye protection, and steel-toe shoes required.

Salary Range: $22 - $25 Per Hour (Based on Experience) + Bonus

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