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