Sr Plastic Welder - Airgard

A plastic welder uses specialized equipment and welding tools to fabricate and assemble plastic parts into a finished product according to print specifications in a timely manner to meet customer requirements and the production schedule.

Duties and Main Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret spec drawings and blueprints, schematic diagrams, and internal orders to determine appropriate set-up, production method, and sequence of operation.
• Create and use templates and fixtures.
• Drill, cut, shape, and form plastic products.
• Precision hand-welding to assemble parts and subassemblies.
• Follow prepared plans to ensure assembly is completed efficiently and without error.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Maintain specifications while performing welding processes; take measurements; detect defects; troubleshoot processes; adjust and reset welding equipment; sharpen and replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Capable of building welded subassemblies with little or no guidance.
• Assist and lead other fabricators when required.
• Escalate concerns relating to product quality, safety, or process issues to lead or supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including tools, gauges, and equipment.
• Promote a safe workplace in compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good hand eye coordination
• Good work attendance
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good math skills
• Welding Experience
• Problem solving and good thinking skills.
• Experience using grinders, saws all, drills and Dremel tools.
• Ability to read CAD prints.

Education / Expertise Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 5+ years - Plastic Welding Experience preferred.
• Good oral, written, and reading skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

Working conditions and physical effort:

• Moderate physical activity and standing. Requires some light physical work; must be able to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.