PLASTICS FABRICATOR

Department: Operations

Location: Greenbush (Onsite)

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:
Plastics Fabricators are responsible for cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing plastic components according to design specifications and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of plastic properties, and adherence to safety standards to ensure high-quality, durable products. Plastics Fabricators will collaborate with engineers and production teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to:

• Read work orders, blueprints, production documents or other information to determine specifications

• Set up, load tooling, make necessary adjustments and operate machines

• Identify correct thickness, type, and description of material

• Follow standard procedures for keeping stock and finished work neatly arranged and properly dispose of scrap

• Perform First and Last Article quality inspections based on engineering specifications

• Maintain tool inventory and keep tools clean and orderly.

• Organize and stack parts neatly for the next operation

• Troubleshoot, problem solve and elevate any production issues to Leadership

• Perform routine maintenance on the machine

• Perform all tasks with a safety mindset

• Promote and follow all company safety guidelines and initiatives

• Perform all tasks with a safety mindset

• Perform other duties as assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or relevant work experience

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Basic computer navigation and typing skills

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, reporting to work on time and as scheduled

• Promote and follow all company safety guidelines and initiatives

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills

• Work efficiently with the ability to prioritize daily workload

• Willingness to learn and help others

• Detail oriented and capable of carrying out a given task with a commitment to quality

• Motivated and flexible to work in any other area of the plant as needed

• Composed during stressful situations

• Represent the company in a professional friendly manner

• Support and encourage other team members

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous manufacturing experience helpful

• Degree or certificate from a vocational school and experience with CNC equipment preferred

• Previous Metal fabrication background or knowledge of tools and machinery

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 55 lbs

• Standing, sitting, squatting, walking, kneeling, stooping, crouching and reach out to arm’s length and reach overhead

• Work safely around moving equipment, power tools, and industrial vehicles.

• Repetitive use of upper extremities

Compensation: starting at $19.39 - $24.26/hour with overtime available. These roles may also be eligible for prior experience, skill, licensure, and/or certification pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

Benefits: Bonuses, Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life+AD&D, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Match, and Wellness Program.