Plastic Fabricator - Swing Shift

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JST Manufacturing in Meridian, Idaho is looking for a dedicated Plastic Fabricator to support the manufacturing of custom equipment. The ideal candidate will excel in fabricating and welding plastic components, ensuring quality standards are met while following engineering specifications.

Responsibilities include safely operating tools, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining production schedules. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous plastic welding is preferred but not necessary.
• Able to consistently produce quality work while meeting production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Competently fabricate, weld, and finish plastic components.
• Safely use woodworking tools, power hand tools, and plastic welding equipment.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings

Plastic welding experience

Experience using measuring devices and power tools

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday | 3:00 PM-11:30 PM (includes shift differential)

Position Overview

JST is seeking a Plastic Fabricator to support the manufacturing of custom wet process and precision cleaning equipment for the semiconductor, biomedical, and advanced manufacturing industries. This position is responsible for fabricating, welding, and finishing plastic components while ensuring all work meets engineering specifications and JST quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine the optimal fabrication methods required to meet part tolerances, fit, and finish.
• Competently fabricate, weld, and finish plastic components to JST quality standards.
• Safely and efficiently use woodworking tools, power hand tools, and plastic welding equipment.
• Use measuring instruments and support JST's quality program by following established quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous plastic welding is preferred but not necessary
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Plastic welding experience is preferred.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience is a plus.
• Able to consistently produce quality work while meeting production schedules.
• Experience using measuring devices and power tools.

Related Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Plastic fabrication or welding
• Wood working or finish/trim carpentry
• Precision welding

Physical Requirements

• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program

Important Notes

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.