Trainee Or Experienced Plastic Fabricator

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Romsey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Trainee or Experienced Plastic Fabricator to join their team in Romsey. This position involves working with engineering drawings and using various tools for fabrication. Candidates must have a driving licence and possess strong manual dexterity. The salary ranges from £29,208 to £35,620 per year based on experience, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Good awareness of using hand tools and power tools.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Must hold a driving licence due to location.

Responsibilities

• Construct plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use various tools for fabrication and assembly.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Good oral and written communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to learn workshop tools

Tools

Plastic welding equipment

Precision measuring tools

Pillar drills

Fork lift truck

Job description

Overview

The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for a Trainee or Experienced Plastic Fabricator for a well-established client based in a rural location on the outskirts of Romsey. Candidates must hold a driving licence due to location.

The client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Plastic Fabricator to join the team and is open to entry level applications. The salary will range from £29,208 to £35,620 per annum dependent on experience plus bonus and the hours are 7.00 - 5.00 Monday to Thursday with a 1.00 pm finish on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Working from engineering drawings to construct plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and production work orders
• Create and use templates and jigs
• Fabricate, assemble, form, reshape, rework and repair plastic products
• Mark out sheets and pipes using measuring and marking instruments
• Construct pipe spools, tanks and vessels using various cutting, drilling and bending tools including: power saws, routers, planes, sanders, knives, scrapers and bending devices
• Use plastic welding equipment to manufacture and construct fabricated items
• Understand plastics and bonding techniques using specialist precision tools and equipment
• Cut and prepare pipes, fittings and sheets for welding
• Assemble plastic components by using various welding and jointing techniques
• Carry out weld testing and inspection

Key competencies

• Good awareness of using hand tools and hand power tools and able to learn to operate workshop tools and equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings and accurately measure and mark out components for fabrication
• 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 with a hardworking attitude
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in working in an engineering environment

Working with the following

• 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 lift truck and overhead crane

If you currently have experience in a manufacturing environment and the willingness to learn on the job and have an interest in plastic fabrication, please APPLY TODAY