Welder - Plastic Fabrication

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Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

• Read, interpret, and follow CAD drawings, work instructions, and production documentation to complete assigned fabrication work.

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld plastic components and assemblies with minimal supervision while meeting quality and production expectations.

• Identify basic weld defects, perform troubleshooting, and make appropriate equipment adjustments within established guidelines.

• Develop, modify, and use basic templates and fixtures to support accurate fabrication and repeatable welding processes.

• Conduct self-inspections to verify workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to quality requirements.

• Cut, drill, shape, form, and prepare plastic materials using appropriate tools, methods, and safe work practices.

• Collaborate with other fabricators, welders, and production team members to support project completion and schedule commitments.

• Promptly communicate quality, safety, tooling, material, or process concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead.

• Perform tool maintenance (sharpen or replace worn tools).

• Perform additional duties assigned in support of production, safety, and operational objectives.

• Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, and use hands to handle materials, tools, and components throughout the shift.

• Possess visual abilities required for fabrication and inspection work, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Perform physical activities associated with manufacturing work, including lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Two to four years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or similar hands‑on production environment.

• Two to four years of plastic welding, plastic fabrication, or closely related experience.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, work instructions, measurements, and production documentation.

• Experience safely operating plastic welding equipment and common fabrication tools, including grinders, drills, Dremel tools, saws, and related hand or power tools.

• Ability to perform self‑inspection, recognize weld defects, and elevate quality or safety concerns in a timely manner.

• Experience working with multiple thermoplastic materials such as PVC, PP, HDPE, PVDF, or similar materials.

• Experience developing, modifying, or improving templates, fixtures, and welding setups to improve quality, repeatability, or efficiency.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, waste reduction, or process improvement initiatives.

• Basic computer skills for entering production data, accessing electronic work instructions, tracking work progress, or completing required reports.

• Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and commitment to producing quality work.

• Mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of how plastic materials behave during cutting, forming, fit-up, and welding.

• Basic math skills for measurements, layout, fit-up, and quality checks.

• Effective oral, written, and reading comprehension skills for understanding work orders, safety instructions, procedures, and documentation.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team performance, project completion, and production priorities.