Senior Plastic Fabricator

Accelera; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Fremont, CA seeks a Senior Plastic Fabricator to manage production from blueprint to finished part, ensuring exacting tolerances with plastic welding, bending, and extrusion expertise.

You will lead high-precision tasks, oversee junior fabricators, and maintain strict quality and safety standards while collaborating across engineering and fabrication teams.

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Qualifications

• Possession of a GED or high school diploma.
• Minimum of three years of practical experience in a custom plastic fabrication setting.
• Proven technical proficiency in plastic welding and precision bending methods.
• Background in fabricating components to tight tolerances for high-precision sectors like medical devices or semiconductors.
• Ability to utilize precision measurement instruments like calipers to ensure your output meets quality standards.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate independently, prioritizing your own tasks and managing your workflow effectively.
• Deep understanding of how various plastic materials react to chemical exposure and heat.
• Skilled in the operation of shop machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Competency in applying advanced shop math and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Expertise in plastic extrusion processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate intricate blueprints, technical drawings, and production orders.
• Utilize ovens, strip heaters, routers, and saws to heat, shape, cut, and bond various plastic materials.
• Execute advanced plastic bonding techniques, including solvent bonding, extrusion, and hot-air welding.
• Ensure the production of high-quality components that satisfy the strict tolerances required by the semiconductor and medical device industries.
• Verify that all finished parts meet specifications by performing your own quality control checks with micrometers and calipers.
• Refine and polish surfaces to ensure they align with our clients' high-quality aesthetic requirements.
• Support the growth of the team by overseeing and mentoring junior fabricators during daily operations.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by keeping your station clean and adhering to all safety protocols.

Skills

Plastic welding

Precision bending

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Mentoring

Shop math

Material properties

Extrusion processes

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Ovens

Strip heaters

Routers

Saws

Calipers

Micrometers

Shop machinery

Hand tools

Power tools

Plastic extrusion equipment

Job description

Located in Fremont, CA, our organization provides high-precision custom plastic fabrication services for the medtech, semiconductor, and consumer goods markets. We focus on delivering complex assemblies and components that adhere to rigorous regulatory and quality benchmarks. Our environment is project-oriented and fast-paced, requiring seamless cooperation between our quality, engineering, and fabrication departments. Team members gain hands-on experience with modern machinery, sophisticated fabrication methods, and varied project needs within the high-tech sector.

Your Impact

We are seeking a skilled Senior Plastic Fabricator capable of managing the entire production process from initial blueprint to final product with little oversight. You will take the lead on high-precision tasks, utilize your expertise in plastic welding and bending to ensure parts meet exacting finish and tolerance standards, and provide guidance to junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate intricate blueprints, technical drawings, and production orders.
• Utilize ovens, strip heaters, routers, and saws to heat, shape, cut, and bond various plastic materials.
• Execute advanced plastic bonding techniques, including solvent bonding, extrusion, and hot-air welding.
• Ensure the production of high-quality components that satisfy the strict tolerances required by the semiconductor and medical device industries.
• Verify that all finished parts meet specifications by performing your own quality control checks with micrometers and calipers.
• Refine and polish surfaces to ensure they align with our clients' high-quality aesthetic requirements.
• Support the growth of the team by overseeing and mentoring junior fabricators during daily operations.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by keeping your station clean and adhering to all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Possession of a GED or high school diploma.
• Minimum of three years of practical experience in a custom plastic fabrication setting.
• Proven technical proficiency in plastic welding and precision bending methods.
• Background in fabricating components to tight tolerances for high-precision sectors like medical devices or semiconductors.
• Ability to utilize precision measurement instruments like calipers to ensure your output meets quality standards.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate independently, prioritizing your own tasks and managing your workflow effectively.
• Deep understanding of how various plastic materials react to chemical exposure and heat.
• Skilled in the operation of shop machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
• Competency in applying advanced shop math and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Expertise in plastic extrusion processes.