Welder - Plastic Fabrication

Exyte; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a hands‑on fabricator/welder to read CAD drawings and production documents, fabricate and weld plastic components, and ensure quality across projects.

You will use templates and fixtures, perform self‑inspections, and collaborate with the production team to meet schedules while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing, fabrication, or similar hands‑on production environment.
• 2–4 years of plastic welding, plastic fabrication, or closely related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, work instructions, measurements, and production documentation.
• Experience safely operating plastic welding equipment and common fabrication tools.
• Experience with multiple thermoplastic materials (PVC, PP, HDPE, PVDF).
• Demonstrated attention to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow CAD drawings, work instructions, and production documentation to complete assigned fabrication work.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld plastic components and assemblies with minimal supervision while meeting quality and production expectations.
• Identify basic weld defects, perform troubleshooting, and make appropriate equipment adjustments within established guidelines.
• Develop, modify, and use basic templates and fixtures to support accurate fabrication and repeatable welding processes.
• Conduct self-inspections to verify workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to quality requirements.
• Cut, drill, shape, form, and prepare plastic materials using appropriate tools, methods, and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with other fabricators, welders, and production team members to support project completion and schedule commitments.
• Promptly communicate quality, safety, tooling, material, or process concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Perform tool maintenance (sharpen or replace worn tools).
• Perform additional duties assigned in support of production, safety, and operational objectives.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Math & measurement

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plastic welding equipment

Grinders

Dremel tools

Saws

Common hand tools

Job description

Discover your exciting role

Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

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Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow CAD drawings, work instructions, and production documentation to complete assigned fabrication work.

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld plastic components and assemblies with minimal supervision while meeting quality and production expectations.

• Identify basic weld defects, perform troubleshooting, and make appropriate equipment adjustments within established guidelines.

• Develop, modify, and use basic templates and fixtures to support accurate fabrication and repeatable welding processes.

• Conduct self-inspections to verify workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to quality requirements.

• Cut, drill, shape, form, and prepare plastic materials using appropriate tools, methods, and safe work practices.

• Collaborate with other fabricators, welders, and production team members to support project completion and schedule commitments.

• Promptly communicate quality, safety, tooling, material, or process concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead.

• Perform tool maintenance (sharpen or replace worn tools).

• Perform additional duties assigned in support of production, safety, and operational objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, and use hands to handle materials, tools, and components throughout the shift.

• Possess visual abilities required for fabrication and inspection work, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Perform physical activities associated with manufacturing work, including lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

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Must Have Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Two to four years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or similar hands‑on production environment.

• Two to four years of plastic welding, plastic fabrication, or closely related experience.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, work instructions, measurements, and production documentation.

• Experience safely operating plastic welding equipment and common fabrication tools, including grinders, drills, Dremel tools, saws, and related hand or power tools.

• Ability to perform self‑inspection, recognize weld defects, and elevate quality or safety concerns in a timely manner.

• Experience working with multiple thermoplastic materials such as PVC, PP, HDPE, PVDF, or similar materials.

Preferred

• Experience developing, modifying, or improving templates, fixtures, and welding setups to improve quality, repeatability, or efficiency.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, waste reduction, or process improvement initiatives.

• Basic computer skills for entering production data, accessing electronic work instructions, tracking work progress, or completing required reports.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and commitment to producing quality work.

• Mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of how plastic materials behave during cutting, forming, fit-up, and welding.

• Basic math skills for measurements, layout, fit-up, and quality checks.

• Effective oral, written, and reading comprehension skills for understanding work orders, safety instructions, procedures, and documentation.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team performance, project completion, and production priorities.