Plastic Welder

Our client, based in the Newark area are a leading manufacturer of products predominantly for the Marine and Construction industries are looking for plastic welders to join their ever growing team on a permanent basis.

About the Role
- At the start of a shift carry out safety checks and calibrate the welding guns as needed
- Read/review works orders
- Read and interpret CAD drawings and production specifications
- Plan the work and material required
- Follow production drawings either scaled or sketched
- Fabricate items from component parts in Polypropylene (PPC)
- Bend plastic parts using a heat bender
- Heat form parts using an oven and moulds
- Weld parts together using hot air and extrusion welding guns
- Prepare parts by deburring, drilling, and adding inserts as needed
- Finish parts on a table router if needed
- Assemble parts using a variety of hand tools
- Comply with all daily/weekly cleaning and maintenance routines for the welding guns and any other equipment used
- Meet production quality and output levels and make sure they are optimised at all times
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment by following company procedures and wearing appropriate PPE equipment
- Review material stock levels and generate/submit stock requisitions as neededAbout You
- Proficient in welding polypropylene carbonate plastic with hot air and extrusion welding guns
- 1 year of experience at a minimum in a similar production fabrication environment

The hours of work are 7am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday with overtime available

Pay rates start at £12 - £15 dependant on experience

All positions are permanent after a probationary period.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newark-on-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person