Experienced Plastic Welder / Fabricator
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–17:00, Friday 07:00–13:00 (44 hrs/week including 5 hrs overtime at 1.33x)
Salary: £13–£15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Join one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of thermoplastic pipe systems, tanks and vessels. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Plastic Welder/Fabricator to join our clients busy workshop.
About the Role
In this hands-on role, you’ll use your experience in thermoplastic fabrication and welding to produce high-quality components from materials such as PVC, PP, PE and PVDF.
You’ll work from detailed engineering drawings to mark out, cut, form and assemble pipework, tanks and vessels to precise specifications.
Your duties will include:
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Fabricating and assembling thermoplastic components to specification
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Performing plastic welding and jointing (socket fusion, butt fusion, electrofusion, hot-gas and extrusion)
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Conducting inspections and pressure tests on finished products
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Operating a range of hand and power tools, saws, drills and bending equipment
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Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient workspace
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Adhering to all company Health & Safety and quality standards
About You
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Proven experience in plastic welding and fabrication (PVC, PP, PE or PVDF)
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Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
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Skilled in the use of workshop tools and measuring equipment
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Reliable, accurate and able to work to high quality standards
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A proactive team player with good attention to detail
Why Join Us
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Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
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Supportive and friendly workshop environment
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Ongoing professional development in thermoplastic welding and fabrication
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Join a secure, long-established company with an excellent industry reputation