Fabrication Technician II

Georg Fischer; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Irvine, CA is seeking a plastics welder for 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM). You will fabricate plastic items, read drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining equipment. The role requires experience in PP/HDPE/PVDF/PVC welding and strict adherence to safety and process standards.

You will be responsible for setting up work, inspecting parts, and assisting with packaging and shipment readiness. A high school diploma is preferred and post-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in fabrication, plastic welding and related work.
• Experience welding PP, HDPE, PVDF & PVC plastics.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings.
• Passing a company post-employment physical, drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate plastic items using welding, drilling, and sawing.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintain high quality and minimize scrap.
• Set‑ups and maintain welding equipment.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Adhere to safety and quality requirements.
• Assist in boxing finished components.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimension layout

Tape measure use

Welding preparation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IR Welding Machines

WM welding machines

Socket Weld tools

Job description

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

Performs plastic welding as well as some assembly of custom fabrications of a medium to high difficulty requiring skill and accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fabricate plastic items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, and sawing.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintains a high quality and keeps scrap to a minimum.
• Informs supervisor and QC immediately of questions, or discrepancies.
• Jointly responsible for on-time delivery of products.
• Responsible for drawings/ work orders and material-flow at his/her workstation.
• Set‑ups (may include pulling parts) and maintains welding equipment, notifying supervisor/manager of any problems.
• Adheres to all safety and quality requirements.
• 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 in boxing of finished components for storage or shipment, as necessary.
• Follows the procedures as presented in the Employee Handbook, Etiquette Brochure, department procedures, captures contact information, and follows verbal, written or diagram instructions as provided by supervisors and managers.
• Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and neighbors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to layout dimensions.
• Ability to read and use tape measurer.
• Ability to use all plastic fabrication tools with minimal supervision.
• Ability to carry out instructions with moderate supervision.
• Certified on all IR and WM machines
• Certified Socket Weld.
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential and proprietary information.
• Acts as Company representative at other company locations, or at other companies.
• Presents a professional appearance as well as presents a professional attitude with customers, distributors, vendors and other company personnel.
• Ability to drive with valid driver’s license for Company reasons, occasionally.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Certified on some IR Machines WM

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
• Experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly, plastic welding and/or related experience.
• Experience welding polypropylene PP, HDPE, PVDF & PVC plastics.
• Passing a Company post-employment physical as well as controlled substance testing and background and security checks, as required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements _ : _

• Ability to discern various colors (wires, electronic components, etc.).
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, occasionally.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Climbing ladders.
• Ability to read small, printed words and numbers accurately.
• Bending.
• Reaching.
• Carrying equipment, tools, demo boxes, etc.
• Accessing small spaces.

Salary Range: $25 - $28 Per Hour (Based on Experience) + Bonus