Fabrication Technician I

About the role

The Fabrication Technician I will work on the production floor and will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and modifying plastic components according to technical drawings and specifications. This role may cross-train in several fabrication areas but will focus on plastic and use specialized tools and equipment to cut, weld, bend, and finish plastic materials with a high degree of precision. The technician plays a critical role in supporting production, maintenance, and custom fabrication needs while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

2nd Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fabricate plastic items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, and sawing.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements for plastic parts and assemblies.
• Maintains a high quality and keeps scrap to a minimum.
• Measure and inspect components to ensure conformance with quality standards and tolerances.
• Jointly responsible for on-time delivery of products.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Repairs and reworks parts as necessary.
• Monitors critical dimensions and adjust machines for different material and/or dimensions.
• Prepare test/sample welds and perform various tests.
• Assists with building crates to box finished goods for storage or shipment, as necessary.
• Work cross-functionally with the assembly team and other production support to fabricate according to customer specifications.
• Train other employees as needed on fabrication process.
• Adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and PPE requirements during all work activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints with guidance from experienced fabricators.
• Ability to read and use tape measurer.
• Ability to use certain plastic fabrication tools with moderate supervision.
• Ability to carry out instructions with moderate supervision.
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
• Mechanically inclined.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, trade school or technical training in plastic fabrication or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in plastic fabrication, machining, or assembly in a production or shop environment.
• Experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly, plastic welding and/or related experience.
• Experience welding polypropylene PP, HDPE, PVDF & PVC plastics.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and working with hands in a production setting.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position in a work environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical equipment, and varying or uncontrolled temperatures.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Use of lift assistance devices such as overhead crane and forklift with training may be required.
• Manual dexterity with the ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
• Use of PPE such as gloves, eye protection, and steel-toe shoes required.

Salary Range

$22 - $25 Per Hour (Based on Experience) + Bonus

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