Plastic Welder

Job Listing ID:

4489989

Job Title:

Plastic Welder Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Tigard

Date Posted:

05/12/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Job Title:

Plastic Fabrication and Welding Specialist Job Description The Plastic Fabrication and Welding Specialist fabricates and welds complex plastic parts to precise drawing specifications, supporting both production and prototype manufacturing. This role combines advanced hands-on fabrication skills with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities, including training others and collaborating directly with customers on technical questions and prototype opportunities. Responsibilities Fabricate and weld complex plastic parts in accordance with engineered drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and weld a wide range of plastic materials, including WPP, NPP, all PVC materials, FRPP, PE, polycarbonate, CPVC, PVDF, FM4910, acetal, acrylics, PET, PEEK, UHMW, HDPE, PTFE, and PFA. Use specialized welding equipment to perform Pure Bond, socket fusion, and butt weld operations safely and accurately. Glue a variety of plastics, such as PVC, acrylic, and polycarbonate, following proper preparation and curing procedures. Bend materials using heat to achieve required shapes and dimensions while maintaining material integrity. Read and interpret engineered drawings, bills of materials, and work orders to plan and execute fabrication tasks. Make threads on pipe and round rod to meet design and assembly requirements. Operate manual mill and manual lathe to machine plastic components as needed. Use a variety of hand tools, including hand scrapers, Exacto knives, utility knives, hand chisels, calipers, tape measures, deburring tools, and countersinks, to complete fabrication and finishing work. Use electric tools safely, including welding guns, hand drills (electric and battery), hand routers, jointers, drill presses, table saws, and jig saws/saber saws. Use measuring tools such as calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, radius gauges, angle gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and go/no-go tools to verify dimensions and tolerances. Record job tracking information accurately to support scheduling, traceability, and quality documentation. Communicate issues related to work orders, drawings, part shortages, and machine errors clearly and promptly. Work both in-house and on-site at customer facilities, performing the same fabrication and welding functions as in the shop. Field customer questions related to work, collaborate with customers, and assist in the manufacture of prototype opportunities. Demonstrate initiative by helping train others and acting as a leader within a tight-knit, competent team. Participate effectively in cross-departmental teams and balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the customer. Apply goal-directed thinking and problem-solving in situations without routine solutions, breaking down complex issues into strengths and weaknesses. Engage in effective two-way communication by speaking clearly, listening attentively, clarifying information, and responding appropriately to verbal and nonverbal cues. Seek feedback for personal learning and development, adjust behavior based on feedback, and treat unexpected circumstances as opportunities to learn. Work independently, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure while meeting deadlines. Adapt and work safely in hazardous environments by following safety practices and procedures. Present a professional image in accordance with appearance standards. Comply with all company safety practices, procedures, and ISO-related requirements. Perform other duties as requested to supp...

Job Classification:

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Education Required:

None

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