Position: Plastic Fabricator

We are an industry leader and Value-Add, climate-controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEMs with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher volume opportunities with our expanding cell system capability. Culture is key to us, and have therefore adopted core values based on Teamwork, with an emphasis on Commitment, Respect and Appreciation, Equality, Accountability, Integrity, and Trust.

Summary:

Under general supervision, fabricate complex plastic products and assemblies using advanced production techniques.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties:

• Fabricate and assemble complex plastic products utilizing techniques to weld, cut, form, bend and shape plastic to meet precise design specifications.
• Use power tools, hand tools hand welders, and precision equipment to construct plastic products.
• Read work orders and interpret drawings/prints in order to plan and carry out the precise design specifications for each product.
• Work with area lead to refine fabrication techniques and improve manufacturing repeatability.
• Work with area lead to establish priorities; notify lead of any shortages or problems that might affect the schedule.

Secondary Duties:

• Work closely with NPI teams to develop methods for manufacturing designs.

Education/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of continuous experience in plastics welding and fabrication using industry standards, showing demonstrated consistency in weld quality (strength & cosmetic).
• Welding Experience Preferred
• Experience welding a variety of plastics, i.e., PVC, 4910, CP7D (for example).
• Demonstrated proficiency using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and height/depth gauges.
• Demonstrated experience reading and understanding blue prints and instructions as well as geometric tolerances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, area Lead, and management.
• Must be a self-starter & self-motivated.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment

Work Setting

• A temperature-controlled production environment requiring sitting/standing for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear protection) may be required. May operate moving equipment (forklift) as required to perform essential job functions.

You may contact me directly at E: bill.schellhas@gogpac.com PH: 605-679-9922

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.