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 licence 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 dependant 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