Plastic Fabricator; Welder

Position: Plastic Fabricator (Welder)
Starting Wage Range: $19.00 - $26.00 / hour to start;
Overtime Available
Available Shifts

• Monday-Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Monday-Friday | 3:00pm - 11:30pm (includes shift differential)

JOB SUMMARY

Plastic Fabricators provides installation, onsite modification, and customer support for both fully automated and manual precision cleaning and wet processing tools worldwide. Provide assistance to Quality Assurance/testing of manufactured systems prior to shipment to the customer (when at JST).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine optimal fabrication methods required to meet part tolerances, fit, and finish.

Competently fabricate, weld, and finish plastic to JST quality standards.

Use wood working tools, power hand tools, and welding equipment safely and efficiently.

Competently use measuring instruments and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.

Utilize a Personal Computer and shop floor control software to accurately track job labor and material usage.

Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.

Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop.

Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.

Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.

Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.

Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.

Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2+ years' experience in a similar position.
• Able to read blueprints, work orders, and specifications.
• Able to plastic weld.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
• Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Follow company procedures, and maintains a safe work area.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES

• Previous plastic welding is preferred but not necessary
• Finishing and Trim Carpentry skills and experience
• Precision Welding (not a ton of experience necessary)

Work Environment & Expectations

• Safely lift and carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• Walk, stand, and work on your feet for the duration of the shift.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and use hand/power tools.
• Work effectively and contribute within a team environment.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST, quality isn't just a standard-it's how we work. We're redefining what it means to show up, collaborate, and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. That's why we say:
Quality is our Formula. This formula isn't just a slogan-it's a mindset. It's captured in a simple but powerful equation: Q = TCI²

• T = TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
• C = CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
• I = INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
• I = INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

This cultural is about more than words; it's about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action, every idea, and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST, quality is not just a goal, it's an expectation, a belief, and a way of being. When you join our team, you're not just contributing to our success; you're becoming part of a culture built on collaboration, customer dedication, ethical innovation, and shared purpose.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) + 3% Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Available Overtime
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay BOE

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy:
All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the…