Fabrication Technician

Position: Fabrication Technician I
## Fabrication Technician IApply:
On-Site:
Irvine, California:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR11249

The Fabrication Technician I will work on the production floor and will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and modifying plastic components according to technical drawings and specifications. This role may cross-train in several fabrication areas but will focus on plastic and use specialized tools and equipment to cut, weld, bend, and finish plastic materials with a high degree of precision. The technician plays a critical role in supporting production, maintenance, and custom fabrication needs while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
** 2nd Shift

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Fabricate plastic items using various techniques, such as welding, drilling, and sawing.
* Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements for plastic parts and assemblies.
* Maintains a high quality and keeps scrap to a minimum.
* Measure and inspect components to ensure conformance with quality standards and tolerances.
* Jointly responsible for on-time delivery of products.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
* Repairs and reworks parts as necessary.
* Monitors critical dimensions and adjust machines for different material and/or dimensions.
* Prepare test/sample welds and perform various tests.
* Assists with building crates to box finished goods for storage or shipment, as necessary.
* Work cross-functionally with the assembly team and other production support to fabricate according to customer specifications.
* Train other employees as needed on fabrication process.
* Adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and PPE requirements during all work activities.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.## Required Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to read blueprints with guidance from experienced fabricators.
* Ability to read and use tape measurer.
* Ability to use certain plastic fabrication tools with moderate supervision.
* Ability to carry out instructions with moderate supervision.
* Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
* Mechanically inclined.##

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or GED required, trade school or technical training in plastic fabrication or industrial manufacturing preferred.
* 1–3 years of experience in plastic fabrication, machining, or assembly in a production or shop environment.
* Experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly, plastic welding and/or related experience.
* Experience welding polypropylene PP, HDPE, PVDF & PVC plastics.## Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and working with hands in a production setting.
* Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position in a work environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical equipment, and varying or uncontrolled temperatures.
* Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
* Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
* Use of lift assistance devices such as overhead crane and forklift with training may be required.
* Manual dexterity with the ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
* Use of PPE such as gloves, eye protection, and steel-toe shoes required.
** Salary Range: $22 - $25 Per Hour (Based on Experience) + Bonus
** Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.