The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for a Trainee or Experienced Plastic Fabricator for a well-established client based in a rural location based on the outskirts of Romsey.  Candidates must hold a driving license due to location.

 

The client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Plastic Fabricator to join the team and is open to entry level applications. The salary will range from £29,208 to £35,620 per annum dependent on experience plus bonus and the hours are 7.00 - 5.00  Monday to Thursday with a 1.00 pm finish on Fridays.

 

The Plastic Fabricator will be expected be able to learn and understand the following techniques:

• Working from engineering drawings to construct plastic pipe assemblies, tanks and vessels


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and production work orders


• Create and use templates and jigs


• Fabricate, assemble, form, reshape, rework and repair plastic products


• Mark out sheets and pipes using measuring and marking instruments


• Construct pipe spools, tanks and vessels using various cutting, drilling and bending tools including: power saws, routers, planes, sanders, knives, scrapers and bending devices


• Use plastic welding equipment to manufacture and construct fabricated items


• Understand plastics and bonding techniques using specialist precision tools and equipment


• Cut and prepare pipes, fittings and sheets for welding


• Assemble plastic components by using various welding and jointing techniques


• Carry out weld testing and inspection

 

Key competencies of the Plastic Fabricator:

• Good awareness of using hand tools and hand power tools and able to learn to operate workshop tools and equipment.


• Interpret engineering drawings and accurately measure and mark out components for fabrication.


• Able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Manual dexterity and good eyesight are essential


• Accurate and methodical with a hardworking attitude


• Mechanical aptitude and interest in working in an engineering environment

 

The successful Plastics Fabricator will be working with the following:

• Precision measuring tools


• Pillar drills, grinders and sanders


• Table, pipe and wall saws


• Pipe benders and forming tools


• Hot air and propane gas torches


• Fork truck and overhead crane

 

If you currently have experience in a manufacturing environment and the willingness to learn on the job and have an interest in plastic fabrication, please APPLY TODAY