PFA Plastic Welder - Production Plumbing - Swing Shift - Diversified Fluid Solutions (DFS)

Your vision is ambitious. Just like ours.

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.

Discovering your exciting role

This position requires strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure to meet time sensitive deadlines, demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable. You will be assembling custom designed plumbing weldments from plastic (PFA) components using specialized welding/bonding/fusing tools and equipment. You will read blueprints, cut and shape materials, to join plastic pieces into finished products. This requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of or learning different welding techniques, and adherence to safety regulations.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Fabrication and Assembly: Using specialized equipment and welding tools to join plastic parts.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering instructions to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Material Handling: Cutting and shaping plastic materials according to specifications.
• Welding Operations: Operating plastic welding equipment, including hot plate Fusion welders.
• Quality Control: Inspecting welds and ensuring they meet quality standards and departmental expectations.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to department safety regulations and procedures.
• Tool Maintenance: Maintaining and caring for all shop tools, machines, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Welding Expertise: Proficiency in various plastic welding techniques.
• Plumbing Expertise: Proficiency in pipe fitting, parts and specifications.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Manual Dexterity: Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills for accurate welding with a “Carpenters Eye” for detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot welding issues and identify defects.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail for quality and precision.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures.

• Communication: Good communication skills for collaboration with team members.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience in plastic welding or fabrication is often preferred.
• Formal training in welding or fabrication, such as a trade school diploma or apprenticeship, is beneficial.
• Must be able to read a tape measure. Find measurement on a print (fraction and decimal) and find the same measurement on a tape measure. Identify and differentiate 1/16” and 1/8” measurements.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools and how to safely use them including Belt/Disk sanders, Band Saw for close cutting.
• Available to work 40+ hours a week including weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift, bend, kneel, stand for 8 hours or more a day.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and willing to cross train.
• Ability to use Hand Tools: Tape Measure, Level, Screwdriver.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and move material. The employee frequently is required to walk, bend, lift and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, lift, handle, and feel products. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move products up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What can you expect

The work environment characteristics include periodic noise increases when in the Manufacturing facility, although the office environment is usually quiet and respectful. Safety glasses and other required safety protection should be worn when out in the manufacturing facility, which may vary depending on the area you are working/visiting.

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.

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