Welder/Fabricator

Ardent Staffing Solutions; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Staffing Solutions is hiring an experienced Plastic Fabricator for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in North Chelmsford, MA. This hands-on role requires welding thermoplastics, reading fabrication drawings, and producing high-quality custom industrial products.

You will fabricate, assemble, and weld thermoplastic components per engineering drawings, build tanks and ductwork, inspect finished work for quality and safety, and operate hand and power tools with care while meeting

Qualifications

• Prior plastic fabrication and thermoplastic welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Accurate tape measure reading and measuring skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld thermoplastic components per drawings.
• Build tanks, cabinets, ductwork and related custom products.
• Read blueprints and shop drawings independently.
• Measure, cut, shape, and fit materials with tolerances.
• Inspect finished work for quality, safety and specs.
• Safely operate tools and fabrication equipment.
• Move and position materials and parts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Plastic fabrication

Thermoplastic welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication machinery

Hand and power tools

Job description

Company: Ardent Staffing Solutions
Location: North Chelmsford, MA
Job Type: Full-Time (Temp to Hire)
Pay Rate: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour, based on experience

Position Overview

Ardent Staffing Solutions is hiring an experienced Plastic Fabricator for a full-time opportunity in North Chelmsford, MA. This is an excellent role for a skilled, hands-on fabricator with experience welding thermoplastics, reading fabrication drawings, and producing high-quality custom industrial products.

Key Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and weld thermoplastic components and structures according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Build custom tanks, chemical cabinets, scrubbers, casework, industrial ductwork, and duct fittings.

Perform plastic-welding operations on materials including polypropylene (PP), PVC, CPVC, and other supporting materials.

Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications independently.

Measure, cut, shape, fit, and assemble materials while maintaining required tolerances.

Inspect completed work to ensure products meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, plastic-welding equipment, and fabrication machinery.

Handle, move, and position materials and completed components safely.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.

Work independently and collaboratively with the production team to meet project deadlines and production schedules.

Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and fabrication procedures.

Qualifications

Prior experience in plastic fabrication and thermoplastic welding is strongly preferred.

Ability to weld or fabricate materials such as polypropylene, PVC, and CPVC.

Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, and detailed specifications with minimal supervision.

Strong understanding of fabrication techniques, material handling, and quality workmanship.

Comfortable safely operating hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Dependable, self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work well as part of a team.

Ability to lift, move, and position heavier materials and components safely.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with metal-welding processes.

Cabinet-building, carpentry, custom casework, or related fabrication experience.

Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication-shop, construction, or industrial production environment.

Familiarity with industrial ventilation systems, ductwork fabrication, or chemical-process equipment.

Experience building custom products from drawings and specifications.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform hands-on fabrication work for extended periods.

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials and components as needed.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment throughout the workday.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a skilled production team and contribute to the fabrication of custom industrial products. Candidates with strong thermoplastic-welding and fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Ricardo Rodriguez from Ardent Staffing Solutions if you have any questions at 508-615-9045. Thank you.