What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Plastic Fabricator / Custom Bench Fabricator position at DESERT STAR PLASTICS?
Desert Star Plastics is looking for a skilled, hands-on Lead Plastic Fabricator to join our team.
If you have a strong background in woodworking, cabinet making, trim carpentry, or general shop fabrication, your skills will transfer directly to what we do here. Working with plastics (acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, ABS) utilizes very similar techniques to fine woodworking—including precision cutting, routing, drilling, edge finishing, and assembly.
We produce custom plastic displays, industrial components, and architectural fabrications. You will work directly off shop drawings to take raw sheet material and build high-quality finished products.
Key Responsibilities
- Cutting & Machining: Operates table saws, panel saws, routers, and hand tools to cut plastic sheet stock to exact dimensions.
- Assembly & Bonding: Perform solvent bonding/gluing (acrylic cementing), mechanical fastening, and sub-assembly.
- Finishing: Flame polishing, buffing, edge sanding, and scraping for clean, professional finishes.
- Drilling & Hardware: Precision drilling, tapping, and installing hinges, hardware, or metal brackets.
- Blueprint Reading: Work independently from job specs, sketches, and shop drawings.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished pieces against tolerances to ensure top quality before shipping.
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of experience in plastic fabrication, fine woodworking, cabinet making, or custom shop carpentry.
- Strong familiarity with shop machinery (table saw, router table, drill press, belt sander, hand tools).
- Experience with solvent welding/gluing plastics is a big plus (or a strong willingness to learn if coming from a woodworking background).
- High attention to detail, accuracy with measurements, and pride in clean craftsmanship.
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, and keep an organized workspace.
Schedule & Benefits
- Day shift (Monday – Friday)
- Reliable, consistent hours
- Competitive pay based on experience
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Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25