Acrylic Fabrication Specialist for Custom Parts

Plastifab Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Superannuation

Full-time role in Cheltenham

Job summary

Plastifab Australia is seeking an experienced plastic fabricator for acrylic fabrication. You will work from drawings, plan jobs and take pride in the finished result at our Cheltenham workshop in Melbourne.

Join a team that values practical thinking, accurate fabrication and attention to detail. You’ll handle measuring, cutting, routing, bonding and finishing, while ensuring alignment, quality and timely delivery of each piece, including one-off items and production runs.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in acrylic or plastic fabrication.
• Confidence reading drawings and taking accurate measurements.
• Good bonding, assembly and finishing skills.
• The ability to complete jobs independently and contribute to a team.
• Reliability, clear communication and care for the quality of your work.

Responsibilities

• Make acrylic and other plastic products from drawings, sketches and job specifications.
• Measuring, cutting, drilling, routing, bending and assembling components.
• Solvent bonding and adhesive joining, with care taken over alignment and joint appearance.
• Polishing and finishing edges and surfaces.
• Checking dimensions, fit and finish throughout production.
• Planning material use to reduce waste and avoid unnecessary rework.
• Working with the team to resolve fabrication challenges and meet delivery dates.
• Using workshop equipment safely and keeping your work area organised.

Skills

Acrylic fabrication

Reading drawings

Bonding & finishing

Independence & teamwork

Reliability & communication

Tools

CNC router

Laser cutter

Plastic welding

Job description

Plastifab Australia is seeking an experienced plastic fabricator for acrylic fabrication. You will work from drawings, plan jobs and take pride in the finished result at our Cheltenham workshop in Melbourne.

Join a team that values practical thinking, accurate fabrication and attention to detail. You’ll handle measuring, cutting, routing, bonding and finishing, while ensuring alignment, quality and timely delivery of each piece, including one-off items and production runs.