Plastic Acrylic Fabricator

See Us Now Staffing is seeking an experienced plastic fabricator with at least 1+ years of relevant experience for one of our clients! This is a full-time permanent position so please serious applicants only!

Must Have:

• Plexi Fabrication or Cabinet Making Experience
• Ability to measure to 1/16 of an inch, cut material on table saw, and use hand tools

Main Skills Used:

• Measuring
• Cutting
• Sanding
• Welding / gluing

Job Description for Plastic Fabricator:

We are a custom design and fabrication shop and we are looking for a skilled plastic fabricator to join our team. We fabricate detailed plastic products for art galleries, casinos, convention centers, hotels, bars, restaurants, museums, retail stores, riverboats, offices and homes.

The plastic fabricator makes custom designs to exact specifications. The position entails the bonding of various types of plastics to deliver high quality products within a given timeframe, using solvents such as Weldon, MC Bond, and others.

Critical responsibilities and duties:

• Special fabrication projects using knowledge of plastic bonding techniques and precision tools/machines.
• Use measuring tape, do addition and subtraction of measurements in inches and fractions of inches.
• Cut material to size using table saw, panel saw, and hand saw.
• Trim, drill, bond, sand, countersink, grind, bend and finish parts to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and related documentation.
• Maintain and care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment. Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Receive and inspect material deliveries, carry sheets of plastic or other large products.
• Help clean the shop as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Reading construction plans and specifications: 1+ year
• Plastic fabrication or cabinet making: 3+ years
• Ability to listen well, follow instructions carefully and communicate effectively.
• Accurate and detail-oriented, with good mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with shop tools and machines safely and effectively.
• Self-motivated, able to work consistently and productively under minimal supervision.

Tools You Will Use:

• Table Saw
• Router
• Drill Press
• Panel Saw
• Hand Sanding Machine
• Joiner
• Heat Bender
• Diamond Edge Polisher
• "Breaker" to bend polycarbonate
• Vacuum Former
• Assist only: CNC, Laser

Types of Materials You will Work With:

Acrylic

ABS

Polycarbonate

PETG

HDPE

Expanded PVC

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time plus overtime as necessary, work in a shop environment with noise where you have to bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry material that may be fifty (50) pounds or more.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Standards and requirements

Someone who:

• Will always make the extra effort for our customers
• Has a positive attitude and always finds a way
• Can work under time pressure
• Has high standards for quality
• Always does the right thing—even when no one is looking

Ideal Candidates will:

• Be reliable, detail orientated and self-motivated
• Have the ability to understand and follow detailed instruction/directions
• Be eager to pitch in wherever necessary to reach a goal
• Be able to work with and meet deadlines
• Have high standards for producing quality products