JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:	Plastic Fabricator

Job Summary:

Based in our Thetford Location- i4innovation Ltd. Fabricators assemble cut plastic parts, applying knowledge of working characteristics of plastics and bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment: They read and interpret CAD drawings, works orders, and related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Perform part finishing, cleaning, and deburring as well as other production activities.

Trims, drills, countersinks, grinds, and finishes parts to specifications, using hand tools, power tools and specialist equipment

Shape, bend, bond and otherwise process plastic parts, using equipment

Use solvents for cleaning and bonding plastic parts in a safe manner.

Fits and assembles parts and attaches hardware and fittings using clamps, fixtures, power tools, and fasteners.

Tends special-purpose machines, or industrial equipment to machine and fabricate plastic work pieces to specifications on a production basis.

Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Production Manager

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety

regulations.

Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.

Wear proper safety equipment and comply with company safety rules at all times.

Make a positive contribution to maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, neat and tidy.

Key Skills for Plastic Fabricators

Ability to read and interpret works orders, machining instructions, and written and verbal instructions to execute work orders.

Strong knowledge of using measuring equipment

Must be familiar with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above.

Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up.

Must be able to operate with minimal supervision once trained by following work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

Must be able to perform but not limited to the following tasks: drilling, tapping, deburring, forming and all bench operations.

Team work

Attention to detail